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USA and Canada Clash in High-Stakes World Juniors Hockey Showdown

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USA and Canada Clash in High-Stakes World Juniors Hockey Showdown

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  • The **USA and Canada** face off on New Year’s Eve in a critical **World Junior Hockey Championship** match, both teams tied with seven points at the top of Group A.
  • The winner of this game will secure the **top seed** and advance to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals, while the losing team could drop to third place.
  • The USA, defending champions, have a record of **2 wins, 1 overtime loss** (against Finland), whereas Canada boasts a similar record but suffered an upset loss to Latvia.
  • In-game updates include a **goal by Ryan Leonard** for the USA, solidifying a **4-1 lead** against Canada late in the game, as Canada pulled their goalie in hopes of coming back.
  • The match begins at **8 p.m. ET**, broadcast on **NHL Network** in the U.S. and **TSN** in Canada, highlighting key players like USA's James Hagens and Canada's goalie Carter George.

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