Canada jumped out to an early advantage in Group A of the 2024 World Juniors and will look to take the overall lead over Sweden on Friday.
The Canadians have a goal differential of 13 heading into this contests after a decisive 10-0 win over Latvia on Day 2. Macklin Celebrini tallied one goal and four assists for Canada in that match while Conor Geekie and Carson Rehkopf each scored two goals.
Sweden also beat Latvia earlier behind, coincidentally, Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who scored twice in the 6-0 win. Filip Bystedt also scored twice in the contest, while Anton Wahlberg and Felix Unger Sorum had one goal each. Sweden dispatched Germany as well in a 5-0 win behind three goals from Otto Stenberg but has an 11-goal differential.
Canada is going for its third consecutive World Juniors gold medals and fifth since 2018. The Canadians have won 20 golds since 1982. Sweden, meanwhile, hasn't won gold at the World Juniors since 2012 and hasn't medaled since 2022. They came in fourth place this past tournament.
Here is everything you need to know about Canada vs. Sweden, including the start time, TV schedule and streaming information for the World Juniors matchup.
What channel is Canada vs. Sweden on today?
- TV channels: TSN 1/3/4 (Canada) | NHL Network (United States)
- Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (United States)
Viewers in Canada will find the action for Canada vs. Sweden on TSN and can stream the game using the TSN app.
Gord Miller and Mike Johnson will be on the call for TSN. James Duthie (host), Bob McKenzie (Hockey Insider) and Cheryl Pounder (analyst) will anchor the coverage during intermissions.
Fans hoping to watch the game in the United States can tune into NHL Network, or stream the game with Fubo.
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Canada vs. Sweden start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 29
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CET)
The puck drops at 1:30 p.m. ET from Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
This is the third game for both clubs at the 2024 World Juniors, which began on Tuesday, December 26. Canada won both its matches to snag six points in Group A, while Sweden also won both its games.
World Juniors odds 2024
Both Canada and Sweden were considered favorites to win the tournament behind the United States.
In this matchup, though, Canada is favored by one goal at +100 odds, while Sweden is -150 odds at -1 goals. If you want to bet the moneyline, you'll get Canada -185 odds and Sweden at +135. The over/under is set at six goals (-130/-105).
Canada World Juniors schedule 2023
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26 | Canada 5, Finland 2 | - | - |
| Dec. 27 | Canada 10, Latvia 0 | - | - |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Sweden | 1:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 31 | vs. Germany | 1:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 2 | TBD (Quarterfinals) | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 4 | TBD (Semifinals) | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 5 | TBD (Gold-Medal Game) | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
Sweden World Juniors schedule 2023
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26 | Sweden 6, Latvia 0 | - | - |
| Dec. 27 | Sweden 5, Germany 0 | - | |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Canada | 1:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 31 | vs. Finland | 1:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 2 | TBD (Quarterfinals) | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 4 | TBD (Semifinals) | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 5 | TBD (Gold-Medal Game) | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
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