Canada meets Sweden on Saturday night in the final group play game at the 2023 World Juniors.
Connor Bedard has been lighting up the competition and has helped Canada to back-to-back beatdowns. After a seven-point performance in the 11-2 win over Germany, the 17-year-old phenom had six points in the 11-0 blanking of Austria.
Bedard leads the tournament in goals (six), assists (eight) and points (14). He also tied Jordan Eberle's Team Canada goal record at the World Juniors by scoring his 14th tally on Thursday.
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Sweden grabbed a big victory last time out by defeating Czechia 3-2 in overtime. Ludvig Jansson had two goals in the game, including the game-winner.
The only way the Canadians can pass the Swedes is with a regulation win. Sweden just needs to earn at least a point in order to finish ahead of Canada. Both teams' positioning will be impacted by the result of the Czechia-Germany game.
The Sporting News has all you need to watch Canada vs. Sweden in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, including the start time and TV channels for viewers in the United States and Canada.
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Canada vs. Sweden start time
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. AST)
The puck drops at 6:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. local time) from the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, N.S., the home of the QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads.
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This is the final group game for both clubs at the 2023 World Juniors.
What channel is Canada vs. Sweden on today?
- Canada: TSN 1/4/5
- United States: NHL Network
TSN has all the World Juniors action in Canada. In the United States, viewers can find the games on NHL Network.
Gord Miller and Mike Johnson will be on the call. James Duthie, Bob McKenzie and Cheryl Pounder will provide analysis during intermissions.
How to live stream World Juniors hockey games
- Canada: TSN.ca, TSN app
- United States: fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Fans in Canada can stream all World Juniors games at TSN.ca or the TSN app. U.S. fans can stream the tournament on fuboTV (which offers a free trial), NHL.tv or the NHL app.
Canada vs. Sweden odds
- Canada: -1.5 (-130)
- Sweden: +1.5 (-106)
- O/U: 6
Canada is a slight 1.5-goal favorite on the puck line for the contest against Sweden at the World Juniors, according to Sports Interaction.
Canada World Juniors schedule 2023
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26 | Czechia | L, 5-2 | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 28 | Germany | W, 11-2 | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 29 | Austria | W, 11-0 | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 31 | Sweden | — | 6:30 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 |
