USA vs. Germany: Live score, highlights, updates from 2022 World Juniors

It’s been over a year and a half since USA was crowned champions at the 2021 World Juniors, but here at the unusual date of August, the country begins its quest to repeat as gold medalists. 

USA’s 2022 World Juniors competition begins tonight as the reigning champs take on Germany at Rogers Place in Edmonton. 

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It’s a unique time of year for the tournament to be played, but that is due to the fact that the original tournament was canceled after three days of competition due to COVID-19. The IIHF elected to restart the annual event for August and now, instead of taking a break from their regular seasons, these teenagers are tasked with playing some of their first competitive hockey in months. 

“I think the challenge is getting the guys to play good, detailed playoff hockey,” U.S. head coach Nate Leaman said before the game. “Normally for this tournament, guys are in the midway part of their season so they’re already geared up, they’re in shape. There’s a lot more detail to their game. We’ve got to get there. We’ve got to get there quick.”

USA enters the game holding 11 wins and one OT loss over Germany all-time at the World Juniors. The Americans are aiming for their seventh consecutive win against the Germans. 

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The Sporting News will keep you updated with live scores and highlights from the game. 

USA vs. Germany score

Matt Knies tracker

Each game, we will highlight one player on Team USA to follow along with during the matchup. 

Up first is Matt Knies, a forward from the University of Minnesota. He is a 2021 second-round draft pick by the Maple Leafs who skated for the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, recording a goal and an assist in four games with the club. 

He’s a skilled winger who is a big body (6-3, 205), constantly using his frame to create space and separation from opponents. The Golden Gopher should be one of the top forwards for Team USA in Edmonton. 

USA vs. Germany live updates, highlights from 2022 World Juniors

1st period

10:12 p.m. — USA is headed to the power play as Germany’s Maciej Rutkowski is assessed two minutes for hooking. Early chance for the Americans to grab a lead. 

10:11 p.m. — First shift of the game, and Landon Slaggert has a great chance. A slick toe drag by Thomas Bordeleau draws the defender, leaving Slaggert open in front, but he misses the net high. 

10:10 p.m. — Puck is down and we have action!

Pregame

9:15 p.m. — Here are the lineups for USA vs. Germany in their World Juniors opener. It is Kaiden Mbereko in net for the United States going against Germany’s Nikita Quapp. 

USA’s opening lineup vs. Germany. pic.twitter.com/Yde51hdPW7

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USA vs. Germany start time

• Time: 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. PT

The puck drops at 10 p.m. ET from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, home of the Edmonton Oilers.

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What channel is USA vs. Germany on today?

• Canada: TSN 1/4
• United States: NHL Network

TSN has all the World Juniors action in Canada, while in the United States, viewers can find the games on the NHL Network.

E.J. Hradek will be on the NHL Network providing play-by-play duties. He will be joined by analyst Dave Starman and reporter Jon Rosen on the broadcasts. 

How to live stream World Juniors hockey games

Fans in Canada can stream all of the World Juniors games at TSN.ca or the TSN app. Meanwhile, U.S. fans can stream the tournament on fuboTV (7-day free trial) or catch the action on NHL.tv or the NHL app.

It is the first game for both teams in the preliminary round and will be the third contest of the day. 

USA vs. Germany odds

• USA: -4.5 (+111)
• Germany: +4.5 (-154)

The puckline is set for 4.5 for the matchup between USA and Germany, according to Sports Interaction. Germany is favored to cover the puckline, sitting at -154 entering play with the U.S. is +111 to win by at least five goals. 

USA World Juniors schedule 2022

(All times Eastern)