2020 World Junior Hockey Championship: Germany vs. USA — Lineups, start time, and TV schedule

Germany vs. USA

How to watch

Puck drop: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
In Canada: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4 (English,) RDS (French)
In the United States: NHL Network
Live stream: TSN Direct, RDS Direct

Germany makes its return to the World Juniors after not being in the Top Division for four years, and starting the tournament facing Team USA will be a significant challenge. The last time they met, in the final pre-tournament game, USA defeated Germany in a 7-1 blowout, thanks in part to Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield’s four goals, including the game-winner.

Not only that, they’re grouped in with other powerhouses; Canada, Russia, and the Czech Republic will be their other opponents. They do have 6’4” Moritz Seider, who looks to be their most essential player, defending their blue line, and projected top-10 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft Tim Stützle. So, there’s that. They’re also taking on a team that already has a game under their belt, and an emotional one at that, which may work in their favour.

Team USA opened the tournament yesterday taking on long-time rival Team Canada. It was a real nail-biter with Canada eventually coming out on top with a 6-4 win thanks to the projected number-one pick at the 2020 NHL draft, Alexis Lafrenière, scoring seven seconds after the United States tied the game late in the third period.

Team Germany projected lineup

Forwards

Defence

Goaltenders

Team USA projected lineup

Forwards

Defencemen

Goaltenders