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For the third time in as many years, Canada fell short of an IIHF World Juniors title. The Canadians entered their semifinal matchup against Czechia as favorites, having previously swept aside each of their previous five foes.
But the Czechs weren't to be denied, overcoming a late Porter Martone equalizer with a go-ahead strike with 1:14 left to best 20-time champion Canada and set up a date with Sweden in an all-European final.
The Canadians were left licking their wounds. They still have a chance at claiming a precious metal — they'll take on an upstart Finland side seeking revenge after falling 7-4 to Canada in the final game of the group stage.
Zayne Parekh, Gavin McKenna and Michael Misa have emerged as standouts for the Canadians throughout this year's tournament. They'll get their last chance to make their mark on Monday, attempting to set a platform for future Canada sides to get back to winning ways in youth hockey's most prestigious tournament.
AllSportsPeople is tracking live updates from Monday's bronze medal match between Canada and Czechia. Follow below for highlights and live results as Canada attempts to claim bronze in this year's World Juniors.
Canada vs. Finland score
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Canada vs. Finland updates, highlights from 2026 World Juniors hockey bronze medal game
(All times Eastern)
4:00 p.m.: Here's a look at the lines for the bronze medal game. The most notable change is that Canada has Liam Greentree in for the injured Brady Martin.
Lines for the bronze medal game between Canada and Finland.
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) January 5, 2026
Ivakovic gets the day off following emotional loss. Liam Greetree (LAK) comes in for injured Brady Martin (NSH) over Carter Bear (DET). Pic.twitter.com/mjYaHl08Ox
3:40 p.m.: Canada is looking to avoid its longest medal drought ever in the World Juniors.
If Canada loses to Finland tomorrow, it'll tie their longest medal drought EVER at the IIHF U20's.
— PuckEmpire (@puckempire) January 5, 2026
The only other time they went three straight tournaments without earning a medal was from 1979-1981. Pic.twitter.com/8NPWreQmNa
Where to watch Canada vs. Finland
Canada vs. Finland start time
- Date: Monday, Jan. 5
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Canada and Finland will lock horns for a chance at the World Juniors bronze medal on Monday. The game is set to start at 4:30 p.m. From Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Canada vs. Finland TV Channel
- TV channels: TSN (Canada) | NHL Network (U.S.)
- Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (U.S.)
Canada vs. Finland will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the United States. Additionally, the game can be live-streamed using the TSN App or Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
2026 World Juniors schedule
Friday, Dec. 26
| Matchup |
| Sweden 3, Slovakia 2 |
| Finland 6, Denmark 2 |
| United States 6, Germany 3 |
| Canada 7, Czechia 5 |
Saturday, Dec. 27
| Matchup |
| Slovakia 4, Germany 1 |
| Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT) |
| United States 2, Switzerland 1 |
| Czechia 7, Denmark 2 |
Sunday, Dec. 28
| Matchup |
| Sweden 4, Switzerland 2 |
| Finland 8, Latvia 0 |
Monday, Dec. 29
| Matchup |
| Germany 8, Sweden 1 |
| Czechia 2, Finland 1 (OT) |
| United States 6, Slovakia 5 |
| Canada 9, Denmark 1 |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
| Matchup |
| Switzerland 4, Germany 0 |
| Latvia 6, Denmark 3 |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Matchup |
| Switzerland 3, Slovakia 2 |
| Czechia 4, Latvia 2 |
| Sweden 6, USA 3 |
| Canada 7, Finland 4 |
Friday, Jan. 2 (Playoffs: Quarterfinals & Relegation)
| Matchup |
| Relegation Game: Germany 8, Denmark 4 |
| Quarterfinal 1: Sweden 6, Latvia 3 |
| Quarterfinal 2: Czechia 6, Switzerland 2 |
| Quarterfinal 3: Finland 4, USA 3 (OT) |
| Quarterfinal 4: Canada 7, Slovakia 1 |
Sunday, Jan. 4
| Matchup |
| Semifinal 1: Sweden 4, Finland 3 (SO) |
| Semifinal 2: Czechia 6, Canada 4 |
Monday, Jan. 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Bronze Medal Game: Canada vs. Finland | 4:30 p.m. |
| Gold Medal Game: Sweden vs. Czechia | 8:30 p.m. |