World Juniors 2017: Dec. 29 schedule, TV, game thread

Chicago Blackhawks prospect Lucas Carlsson will play for Sweden against defending champion Finland on Day 4 of the 2017 World Junior Championship.

Carlsson has two points in the tournament with an assist against Denmark and a goal in Sweden’s 4-2 win over Switzerland on Wednesday. The Swedes are 2-0 and have outscored their opponents 10-3 in two games. The Fins, however, haven’t had much success, going 0-2 in the tournament. They’ve lost both games by one goal.

In the other Group A contest, the Czech Republic faces off against Denmark.

Group B play features the United States against Russia and host Canada against Latvia. Team USA is 2-0 while Russia is 1-1. The Russian fell 5-3 to Canada in its opener before a 9-1 drumming of Latvia, who the Americans beat 6-1.

Thursday, Dec. 29

All Times CST

Czech Republic vs. Denmark; Group A; Noon; TSN

USA vs. Russia; Group B; Group B; 2:30 p.m.; NHL Network/TSN

Sweden vs. Finland; Group A; 4:30 p.m.; NHL Network/TSN

Canada vs. Latvia; Group B; 6:30 p.m.; NHL Network/TSN