The United States has already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the world junior hockey championship.
Now, it’s a matter of seeding.
The USA (2-0) will take on Slovakia (1-1) on Monday, Dec. 29 (6 p.m. ET, NHL Network) in its third preliminary round game of the tournament for the world’s best under-20 players. The Americans wrap up the round robin with a game against Sweden (2-0 heading into Monday’s action) on New Year’s Eve.
Team USA beat Germany 6-3 in the opener then got by Switzerland 2-1, a game in which No. 1 defenseman Cole Hutson was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being hit in the head by a shot. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation and released. Hutson is day-to-day.
Here’s everything to know about today’s USA vs. Slovakia game, including how to watch:
What channel is USA vs. Slovakia world juniors hockey game today?
TV channel: NHL Network
Livestream: Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers, or Sling TV.
What time is USA vs. Slovakia world juniors hockey game today?
Date: Monday, Dec. 29
Time: 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time)
The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time) at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the home of the Minnesota Wild.
World juniors USA vs Slovakia: How to watch, stream
Time: 6 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 29
Location: Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
TV: NHL Network
Streaming: Fubo and certain levels of Sling TV carry NHL Network.
Today’s world juniors hockey schedule
All times p.m. ET
Monday, Dec. 29
Germany vs. Sweden, 1 p.m.
Finland vs. Czechia, 3:30 p.m.
Slovakia vs. USA, 6 p.m.
Canada vs. Denmark, 8:30 p.m.