USA vs Germany Preview & Prediction | 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Group Stage

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Under significant pressure following a subpar start to the group stage, this feels like a must-win game for USA against rock bottom Germany.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

USA vs Germany prediction

USA fans would have every right to panic if they fall to a team who have played as poor as Germany across the tournament. The reality is that this German side are outmatched in the group stage and the likelihood is that they will wind up relegated come Group A’s conclusion. Defensively, USA have been not good enough, conceding nine points across their two losses.

Even if USA continued to struggle over the course of three periods, they should still outmatch this German squad and create plenty of opportunities to score. They bounced back the last time they fell to a defeat and it would be a shock if they didn’t do the same in this one, so expect a win for USA.

USA vs Germany tip: USA to win