Team USA is looking to earn its fourth straight semifinal appearance while on its quest for its first-ever gold medal under the playoff format at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. Czechia is aiming to play spoiler in the quarterfinals.
The Americans finished in second place behind Sweden in Group B after winning five games and losing two on their way to 16 points. All five victories were by at least three goals, as they finished with a goal differential of plus-21.
Matt Boldy was a major contributor during group stage play, receiving Player of the Game honors twice. The Wild forward totaled six goals and eight assists in seven games, good enough to lead all skaters with 14 points. The Senators' Brady Tkachuk contributed 13 points (seven goals, six assists), and the Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau had 11 points (three goals, eight assists).
Czechia finished third in Group A behind Canada and Switzerland. Roman Cervenka (three goals, seven assists) and Lukas Sedlak (three goals, four assists) did the most damage during the preliminary round.
The winner of this quarterfinal contest will play again in the semifinal round on Saturday.
Here is everything you need to know about USA vs. Czechia, including TV and streaming options for the IIHF World Championship quarterfinal game.
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What channel is USA vs. Czechia on today?
- TV channel: NHL Network (U.S.) | TSN1 (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | TSN.ca, TSN app (Canada)
USA vs. Czechia will air on NHL Network in the United States and TSN1 in Canada. U.S. viewers can stream the game on Fubo, and Canadian viewers can stream the game on TSN.ca or the TSN app.
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USA vs. Czechia start time
- Date: Thursday, May 23
- Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
USA vs. Czechia will start at 2:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 23. The game will be played at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia.
IIHF World Championship schedule 2024
Thursday, May 23: Quarterfinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Canada vs. Slovakia | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Switzerland vs. Germany | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN5 |
| USA vs. Czechia | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Sweden vs. Finland | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN5 |
Saturday, May 25: Semifinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/ Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4, RDS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 12:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4, RDS |
Sunday, May 26: Medal Games
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Bronze-Medal Game: TBD vs. TBD | 9:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1, RDS |
| Gold-Medal Game: TBD vs. TBD | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1, RDS |