Canada continues its quest for a third consecutive World Juniors championship when it takes on Latvia on Wednesday afternoon.
It’s a new-look Canadian squad this year, featuring just one returning player from last year’s roster in forward Owen Beck, a 2022 second-round pick of the Montreal Canadians. But the roster is nonetheless rife with talent, touting ten first-round NHL draft picks and the presumptive first-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Boston University standout Macklin Celebrini.
Latvia is hoping to top its performance at last year’s tournament when it avoided relegation and finished in ninth place. In a difficult Group A, Latvia will rely on a trio of talented 19-year-olds: winger Sandis Vilmanis (Florida Panthers), center Dans Locmelis (Boston Bruins) and Niks Fenenko.
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Latvia is playing in the World Juniors for a third consecutive season for the first time in the country's history.
Here is everything you need to know about Canada vs. Latvia, including the start time, TV schedule and streaming information for the World Juniors matchup.
What channel is Canada vs. Latvia on today?
- TV channels: TSN 1/3/4 (Canada) | NHL Network (United States
- Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (United States)
Viewers in Canada will find the action for Canada vs. Latvia on TSN and can stream the game using the TSN app.
Gord Miller and Mike Johnson will be on the call for TSN. James Duthie (host), Bob McKenzie (Hockey Insider) and Cheryl Pounder (analyst) will anchor the coverage during intermissions.
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Fans hoping to watch the game in the United States can tune into NHL Network, or stream the game with Fubo. Fubo offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Canada vs. Latvia start time
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CET)
The puck drops at 1:30 p.m. ET from Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
This is the second game for both clubs at the 2024 World Juniors, which began on Tuesday, December 26.
World Juniors odds 2024
Here is a glance at the pre-tournament odds to win the 2024 World Juniors, via Sports Interaction.
While Canada is slotted as one of the favorites to win the tournament, Latvia is a heavy underdog.
| Team | Odds |
| USA | +200 |
| Canada | +250 |
| Sweden | +275 |
| Finland | +550 |
| Czechia | +1500 |
| Slovakia | +5000 |
| Switzerland | +6600 |
| Germany | +10000 |
| Latvia | +30000 |
| Norway | +50000 |
Canada World Juniors schedule 2023
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26 | Finland | — | 8:30 a.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 27 | Latvia | — | 1:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 29 | Sweden | — | 1:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 31 | Germany | — | 1:30 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 |