2019 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships – Canada vs USA Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Canada vs USA start? Tuesday 21st May, 2019 – 19:15 (UK)
Where is Canada vs USA being played? Steel Arena, Slovakia
What television channel is Canada vs USA on in the UK? This match will be televised live on FreeSports (Sky channel 422)
Where can I stream Canada vs USA in the UK? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK
Where can I get tickets for Canada vs USA? https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2019/wm/static/6180/tickets
THE STATISTICS
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last meeting: USA 4-1 Canada
THE TEAM NEWS
CANADA
- Canada cruised to a fifth straight win in Group B with a 5-0 victory over Denmark which increases their points total to 15 and ensures that they qualify for the knockout stages.
- Canada centreman Sam Reinhart scored in the second period and final period and Mark Stone provided two assists during the 5-0 win over Denmark on Monday
- Canada are the third highest scorers in the tournament with 33 goals and the top line of Mark Stone, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jonathan Marchessault will be called upon to continue their high-level play against Team USA.
USA
- USA came back from going one goal down in the first period to win 3-1 against Germany and clinch a fifth consecutive victory in Group B that increased their points tally to 15.
- Jack Eichel scored USA’s second goal against Germany in the first period to take his World Championship goals total to two and eight points overall from the opening six games.
- USA are safely through to the quarter-finals thanks in large part to 24 saves from New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider against Germany, which was his best performance in the tournament.
THE PREDICTION
Fierce rivals Canada and USA face off in the final game of Group A on Tuesday night with both teams already guaranteed of a place in the knockout stages. Both teams lost their opening group game and they have since won five games in a row and a close contest is anticipated. USA have won their last two matches against Canada and expect them to just edge past Canada again and move above them in Group A.
