World Juniors 2017: Dec. 31 schedule, TV, game thread

Chicago Blackhawks prospects Lucas Carlsson (Sweden) and Radovan Bondra (Slovakia) will be in action Saturday at the World Championship.

Carlsson and Sweden take on the Czech Republic in Group A action to start the day, while Bondra and Slovakia face off against Russia.

In non-Hawk action, two undefeated teams meet up for the top spot in Group B. The Canadians are 3-0 while scoring 20 goals and allowing only five. Canada has a 34-8-3 record against the U.S. in the history of the tournament.

Switzerland and Finland meet in the other Group A contest. The defending champion Finland are winless enter the match up and are regulation round-bound.

Day 6: Saturday, Dec. 31

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

Canada vs. USA; Group B; 2 p.m.; NHL Network/TSN

Switzerland vs. Finland; Group A; 5 p.m.; NHL Network/TSN

Slovakia vs. Russia; Group B; 7 p.m.; NHL Network/TSN