In the final preliminary game for 2020 World Juniors before the New Year, things are bound to get intense between the Czech Republic and Canada.
Both teams put up strong performances in their own rights on Monday; Canada was able to come up big and bounce back from an embarrassing 6-0 loss to Russia with a 4-1 victory over Germany. In the meantime, the Czech Republic was able to rally against the United States and prove its worth as a top competitor, forcing overtime and earning a point in the defeat.
MORE: Keep tabs on Team Canada's schedule, scores
Still, both teams have adversity to overcome, especially with key players injured and a lot at stake. Most notably, Alexis Lafreniere will remain sidelined with a leg injury as Canada looks to stay in the race for the top seed in group B. The Czechs have also lost a couple of significant players as well, including Jan Sir and Jan Jenik, who suffered a scary knee injury in Monday's loss — which helped the Czech Republic avoid the relegation round. For this year's host country to advance in the tournament, they need Russia to beat Germany in regulation on Tuesday or need at least one point out of their game with Canada.
Here's how to watch Canada's matchup with the Czech Republic, which kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
How to watch Czech Republic vs. Canada in Canada
- TV channel: TSN 1/4/5
- Live stream: TSN Live
TSN is home to all 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship action, including every home game and every game for Team Canada.
Czech Republic vs. Canada: When is puck drop?
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Time: 1 p.m. ET.
Canada's final preliminary matchup will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. ET and will determine final standings and groups moving forward throughout the tournament.
Full schedule for the 2020 World Junior Championship
Participating teams are each guaranteed four group-stage games, with those who advance to the final day of competition (bronze medal and gold medal games) playing seven total contests.
All times Eastern.
| THURSDAY, DEC. 26 | ||
| Switzerland 5, Kazakhstan 3 | 9 a.m. | TSN 1/3 |
| Czech Republic 4, Russia 3 | 9 a.m. | TSN 4/5, NHLN |
| Sweden 3, Finland 2 (OT) | 1 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Canada 6, United States 4 | 1 p.m. | TSN 1/4/5, NHLN |
| FRIDAY, DEC. 27 | ||
| Slovakia 3, Kazakhstan 1 | 9 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Germany 3, United States 6 | 1 p.m. | TSN 1/3/4, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, DEC. 28 | ||
| Finland 8, Slovakia 1 | 9 a.m. | TSN 1/3, NHLN |
| Czech Republic 3, Germany 4 | 9 a.m. | TSN 4/5 |
| Switzerland 2, Sweden 5 | 1 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Russia 6, Canada 0 | 1 p.m. | TSN 1/4/5, NHLN |
| SUNDAY, DEC. 29 | ||
| Kazakhstan 1, Finland 7 | 9 a.m. | TSN 3/4/5, NHLN |
| United States 3, Russia 1 | 1 p.m. | TSN 4/5, NHLN |
| MONDAY, DEC. 30 | ||
| Kazakhstan 2, Sweden 6 | 9 a.m. | TSN3 |
| Germany 1, Canada 4 | 9 a.m. | TSN 1/4/5, NHLN |
| Slovakia 2, Switzerland 7 | 1 p.m. | TSN 1/3 |
| United States 4, Czech Republic 3 (OT) | 1 p.m. | TSN 4/5, NHLN |
| TUESDAY, DEC. 31 | ||
| Sweden vs. Slovakia | 9 a.m. | TSN 1/3, NHLN |
| Russia vs. Germany | 9 a.m. | TSN 4/5 |
| Finland vs. Switzerland | 1 p.m. | TSN3 |
| Canada vs. Czech Republic | 1:00 p.m. | TSN 1/4/5, NHLN |
| THURSDAY, JAN. 2 | ||
| Quarterfinal | 6:30 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 9 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 11:30 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 2 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| SATURDAY, JAN. 4 | ||
| Semifinal | 9 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Semifinal | 1 p.m. | TSN 1/4/5, NHLN |
| SUNDAY, JAN. 5 | ||
| Bronze-medal game | 9 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Gold-medal game | 1 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |