How to Watch the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship Gold Medal Game - Sweden vs. USA | Channel, Stream, Preview GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- On Friday, two exciting teams filled with prospective NHL talent get set to square off in Sweden to determine who takes home the gold in the IIHF World Junior Championship Final.
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GOLD MEDAL GAME
Sweden vs. United States
When: Friday, January 5
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Where: Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Channel: NHL Network
Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
The Americans came into the tournament as the favorite to win the gold. Though they had a close call against Czechia in the group stage, they have done plenty to make it back to the championship game for the first time in three years. They had to be resilient in the semifinals, as they rallied back from a 2-0 deficit to Finland, as Cutter Gauthier’s tournament-leading 12th point ended up being the game-winning goal in the 3-2 victory.
Michigan State products Trey Augustin and Isaac Howard have been significant parts of the Americans’ run to their eighth Gold Medal Game. They are 5-2, having beaten Canada in 2021 to win their latest championship.
Sweden came into the knockout stage after finishing first in Group A. They had their scare in the quarterfinals, needing overtime to take down Switzerland. A strong third period against Czechia in the semis sent the host nation to the final game for the 14th time.
What a story it would be for Sweden, to win gold on home ice. Unfortunately, as talented as they have been year in and year out, the Swedes have typically choked in the medal round. While they have two gold medals under their belt, winning it all in 1981 and 2012, Sweden’s 11 silver medals are second to the Soviet Union/Russia. They lost in their last Gold Medal Game appearance in 2018 to Canada, losing in OT to Finland the last time the tournament was held in Sweden eight years ago.
The United States is 18-16-2-1 against Sweden, beating Tre Kronor in the Bronze Medal Game last year. These two met in the Gold Medal Game in 2013, with the Americans coming out on top in Russia.
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BRONZE MEDAL GAME
Czechia vs. Finland
When: Friday, January 5
Time: 9 a.m. ET
Where: Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Channel: NHL Network
USA U20
The Americans approached the final match as the only team that hadn't suffered a defeat in the tournament. They won the match against the Czech Republic in a shootout, securing victories in all other games in regulation time. In the semifinals, the USA encountered a strong resistance from the Finnish team. After the first period, the Americans were trailing 0-2 but managed to clinch a determined victory and secure their spot in the decisive match.
Interesting facts about the match and their head-to-head history
Sweden hasn't lost in regulation time in the current World Championship.The US team boasts a streak of nine consecutive wins.The last seven head-to-head encounters ended in victories for the Americans.
Production Designer: Violet Morrrison