USA vs. Germany: Live score, highlights, updates from 2022 World Juniors
It’s been over a year and a half since the USA were crowned champions at the 2021 World Juniors, but here, on the unusual date in August, the country begins its bid to repeat itself as a gold medalist.
Tonight, the USA 2022 World Juniors competition begins when the reigning champions take on Germany at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
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It’s a unique time of year to play the tournament, but that’s because the original tournament was canceled after three days of competition due to COVID-19. The IIHF has decided to restart the annual event in August, and now, instead of taking a break from their regular season, these teenagers are tasked with playing some of their first ice hockey competitions in months.
“I think the challenge is getting the guys to play good, detailed playoff hockey,” US head coach Nate Leaman said before the game. “Usually for this tournament the guys are in the middle of their season so they are already prepared, they are in form. Your game contains much more detail. We have to get there. We have to get there quickly.”
The USA enters the game at World Juniors with 11 wins and one OT loss to Germany. The Americans are aiming for the seventh win in a row against the Germans.
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Sporting News keeps you up to date with live scores and game highlights.
Score USA vs. Germany
| Match | P1 | p2 | P3 | OT | f |
| United States of America | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matt Knie’s tracker
In each game, we’ll highlight a Team USA player to follow during the matchup.
First up is Matt Knies, a forward from the University of Minnesota. He is a 2021 second-round draft pick from the Maple Leafs, who ran for the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, recording one goal and one assist in four games with the club.
He’s an experienced winger with a big body (6-3, 205) who constantly uses his frame to create space and distance from his opponents. The Golden Gopher would be one of the top forwards for Team USA in Edmonton.
USA vs Germany live updates, highlights from 2022 World Juniors
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Start time USA vs. Germany
- Time: 10pm ET, 7pm PT
The puck falls at 10:00 p.m. ET from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, home of the Edmonton Oilers.
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Which channel is USA vs. Germany on today?
- Canada: TSN 1/4
- United States: NHL Network
TSN has all the World Juniors action in Canada, while viewers in the United States can find the games on the NHL Network.
EJ Hradek will take on play-by-play duties on the NHL network. He is joined on the broadcasts by analyst Dave Starman and reporter Jon Rosen.
How to stream World Juniors hockey games live
Fans in Canada can stream all World Juniors games on TSN.ca or the TSN App. Meanwhile, US fans can stream the tournament on fuboTV (7-day free trial) or follow the action on NHL.tv or the NHL App.
It is the first game for both teams in the preliminary round and the third duel of the day.
USA vs Germany Odds
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: -4.5 (+111)
- Germany: +4.5 (-154)
According to Sports Interaction, the puckline for the USA-Germany matchup is set at 4.5. Germany is favored to cover the puck line as they are -154 to get in the game with USA, +111 to win by at least five goals.
USA World Juniors 2022 schedule
(All times Easter)
| date | Opponent | result | TV info |
| August 9th | Germany | — | 10 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| August 11th | Switzerland | — | 10 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| 13 August | Austria | — | 2 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| August 14th | Sweden | — | 10 p.m. (TSN, NHLN) |
| August 17th | quarter finals | — | TBD (TSN, NHLN) |
| August 19th | semifinals | — | TBD (TSN, NHLN) |
| 20th of August | bronze/gold | — | TBD (TSN, NHLN) |