Team USA is feeling good after following up a disappointing loss to Russia with an 11-0 drubbing of Austria to move to 1-1 in group play. The win put the Americans in a good position in Group B but now they face a foe coming off a huge upset win.
On Sunday, the Czechs skated away with a shocking 2-0 win over the Russians. Netminder Lukas Parik (LAK) was the star of the show as he had a masterful 30-save performance while his team blocked more than 20 more. It'll be interesting to see which Czech Republic team shows up, as they lost Game 1 of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship 7-1 to the Swedes.
As for the Americans, head coach Nate Leaman is expected to tap Dustin Wolf to start again. The Flames prospect has yet to allow a goal after coming on in relief against Russia and posting a 10-save shutout against Austria. He'll be looking for the same offensive spurt in that game, which included a Matthew Boldy hat trick.
Here is how to catch the 2021 IIHF World Juniors Group B meeting between the U.S. and Czech Republic.
How to watch USA vs. Czech Republic
- TV channel (Canada): TSN
- Live stream (Canada) : TSN Live
- TV channel (USA): NHL Network
- Live stream (USA): fuboTV (7-day free trial)
USA vs. Czech Republic: When is puck drop?
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 29
- Time: 2 p.m.
World Juniors 2021: Latest news
Tournament
- Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule
- How has COVID-19 impacted the tournament?
- Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for all 10 teams
- Breakdown of every NHL teams' prospects
- Predictions: Hockey experts pick who will win gold
- It's gold or bust': NHL players look back on World Junior Championship memories
- A team-by-team guide to the under-20 championship
- Dach, Caufield and the top four storylines
- Oilers' Philip Broberg impresses with three assists for Sweden
- Senators prospect Tim Stuetzle scores two goals in Germany's overtime win
USA
- Scores, schedule, how to watch every USA Hockey game
- NHL Network's Dave Starman on Canada, the U.S. and why Cole Caufield will steal the show
- Americans mount comeback but fall in opener to rival Russia
- USA bounces back with dominating 11-0 win vs. Austria
Canada
- Which players are on Canada's final roster?
- Canada favorite to win second straight gold medal
- Kirby Dach out of tournament with wrist injury
- Scores, schedule, how to watch every Hockey Canada game
- Canada opens WJC with 16-2 blowout of Germany
- Braden Schneider handed one-game suspension
- Birthday boy Devon Levi, Canadians hold on to beat Slovakia
Which teams are in the 2021 World Junior Championship?
Ten teams, divided into two groups of five, are participating.
| Group A | Group B |
| Canada | Russia |
| Finland | Sweden |
| Switzerland | USA |
| Slovakia | Czech Republic |
| Germany | Austria |
WORLD JUNIORS TEAM GUIDES: Canada | USA
Full schedule for the 2021 World Junior Championship
(All times Eastern)
| FRIDAY, DEC. 25 | ||
| Switzerland vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Germany vs. Finland | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Russia vs. USA | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, DEC. 26 | ||
| Sweden vs. Czech Republic | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Germany vs. Canada | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| USA vs. Austria | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SUNDAY, DEC. 27 | ||
| Finland vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Slovakia vs. Canada | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Czech Republic vs. Russia | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| MONDAY, DEC. 28 | ||
| Austria vs. Sweden | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Slovakia vs. Germany | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| TUESDAY, DEC. 29 | ||
| USA vs. Czech Republic | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Canada vs. Switzerland | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Austria vs. Russia | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 | ||
| Finland vs. Slovakia | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Switzerland vs. Germany | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Russia vs. Sweden | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| THURSDAY, DEC. 31 | ||
| Czech Republic vs. Austria | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Canada vs. Finland | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Sweden vs. United States | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, JAN. 2 | ||
| Quarterfinal | Noon | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 3:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 7 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 10:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| MONDAY, JAN. 4 | ||
| Semifinal | 6 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Semifinal | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| TUESDAY, JAN. 5 | ||
| Bronze-medal game | 5:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Gold-medal game | 9:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
Who has won the IIHF World Junior Championships in the last 10 years?
| Year | Winner | Host country |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Canada | Czech Republic |
| 2019 | Finland | Canada |
| 2018 | Canada | United States |
| 2017 | United States | Canada |
| 2016 | Finland | Finland |
| 2015 | Canada | Canada |
| 2014 | Finland | Sweden |
| 2013 | United States | Russia |
| 2012 | Sweden | Canada |
| 2011 | Russia | United States |
Which countries have won the most medals at the World Junior Championship?
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Canada | 18 | 9 | 5 | 32 |
| Russia* | 13 | 13 | 11 | 37 |
| Finland | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| United States | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Sweden | 2 | 11 | 6 | 19 |
| Czech Republic+ | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
* Includes medals won as the Soviet Union and CIS
+ Includes medals won as Czechoslovakia