Team USA is just one victory away from winning its sixth gold medal at the World Junior Championship.
The Americans take on Sweden in the Gold Medal Game at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
Team USA rallied out of a 2-0 hole to secure a thrilling, 3-2 victory over Finland in the semifinals Thursday. Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier scored the winning goal in the waning minutes of regulation to vault the Americans into the Gold Medal Game for the first time since 2021 — the last year that they won the event.
Team USA has showcased a potent attack this tournament, as the Americans lead all teams with 39 goals. In six games — five wins and one overtime win — they're outscoring the opposition 39-13.
Sweden, the host for this year’s tournament, is headed to the gold medal game for the first time since 2018. In Thursday’s semifinal contest, Sweden netted three goals — including two from Canucks’ prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki — in the final period to down Czechia, 5-2.
Sweden is eyeing its first gold medal since 2012.
The game will be a rematch of last year’s Bronze Medal Game, an 8-7 overtime victory for the Americans.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the gold medal game between USA and Sweden, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is USA vs. Sweden on today?
- TV channels: TSN (Canada) | NHL Network (United States)
- Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (United States)
The 2024 World Juniors Gold Medal Game between USA and Sweden will air on TSN across Canada and NHL Network in the U.S. Fans can also stream the game on the TSN app in Canada and Fubo in the U.S.
Cord cutters are also in luck; since Fubo offers a free trial, you can try before you buy.
USA vs. Sweden start time
- Date: Friday, Jan. 5
- Start time: 1:30 p.m. ET
The gold medal game between USA and Sweden will start at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 5 at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
E.J. Hradek (play-by-play), Dave Starman (color analyst) and Jon Rosen (sideline reporter) will have the call for NHL Network, as they have for each of Team USA's games throughout the tournament.
World Juniors odds
With just two teams left vying for the gold medal, here are the odds to win the 2024 World Juniors, brought to you by Sports Interaction.
| Team | Odds |
| USA | -155 |
| Sweden | +120 |
World Juniors schedule 2024
There are just two games remaining in the 2024 World Junior Championships. Information on Friday’s slate of games is included below.
Friday, Jan. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Game: Finland vs. Czechia | 9 a.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
| Gold Medal Game: USA vs. Sweden | 1:30 p.m. | TSN/NHL Network |
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