What channel is Canada vs Sweden on today? Kick-off time, live stream for the 2023 World Juniors match
There is only one group stage game on the schedule for Canada and that is a matchup with Sweden on Saturday.
Canada’s offense has been running full throttle at the World Juniors, as the team has posted 11-goal performances. Connor Bedard has led the way in both, recording seven points against Germany and six against Austria.
Bedard tied Jordan Eberle’s scoring record for Team Canada at the World Juniors by potting his 14th in the competition against Austria. He has a chance to take first place against the Swedes.
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Sweden picked up a huge victory on Thursday, defeating the Czech Republic 3-2 in extra time thanks to a game-winner from Ludvig Jansson. The victory puts Sweden in the driver’s seat for first place in Group A.
The only way the Canadians can pass the Swedes is with a regulation win. Sweden only needs to earn at least one point to finish ahead of Canada. The positioning of both teams will be affected by the result of the match between Czech Republic and Germany.
Sporting News has everything you need to watch Canada vs. Sweden in IIHF World Junior Championship 2023, including start time and TV channels for viewers in the US and Canada.
MORE: 2023 World Juniors schedule, standings, results
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 US, viewers can find the games on the NHL Network.
Gord Miller and Mike Johnson will be on the call. James Duthie, Bob McKenzie and Cheryl Pounder will provide analysis during the breaks.
How to Live Stream World Juniors Hockey Matches
Fans in Canada can stream all World Juniors games on TSN.ca or the TSN app. American fans can stream the tournament on fuboTV (which offers a free trial), NHL.tv or the NHL app.
Canada vs Sweden start time
- Time: 6:30 PM ET (7:30 PM AST)
The puck drops at 6:30 PM ET (7:30 PM local time) from the Scotiabank Center in Halifax, NS, home of the QMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads.
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This is the last group game for both clubs in the World Juniors 2023.
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 ahead of the contest against Sweden in the World Juniors, according to Sports Interaction.
Canada World Juniors 2023 schedule
(All times Eastern)
Date | Opponents | Results | Time (ET) | TV info |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 26 | Czech Republic | L, 5-2 | 18:30 | TSN, NHLN |
December 28 | Germany | W, 11-2 | 18:30 | TSN, NHLN |
Dec. 29 | Austria | W, 11-0 | 18:30 | TSN, NHLN |
December 31 | Sweden | — | 18:30 | TSN, NHLN |
January 2 | TBD (Quarterfinals) | — | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
January 4 | TBD (Semifinals) | — | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
January 5 | TBD (Gold Medal Game) | — | TBD | TSN, NHLN |