Canada is looking to continue its offensive onslaught on Thursday as the defending champion takes on Austria in both teams’ third game at the 2023 World Junior Championship.
Connor Bedard’s seven points propelled Canada to a 11-2 thumping of Germany on Wednesday. Bedard tied the Canadian World Juniors record for points in a game. He and Dylan Guenther each recorded hat tricks in the squad’s first win at the tournament.
“It’s cool,” Bedard said of the record. “There are probably some pretty good names on that list, but it’s not a huge deal for me. We got the win, and I got a couple of lucky ones. It was one of those nights.”
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It was a sensational effort, especially after Canada’s stunning loss on Monday to Czechia in its opener. Canada enters play Thursday in third place in Group A, behind Czechia and Sweden.
The goal horn will likely be busy again Thursday as Canada faces an Austrian team that has struggled to keep the puck out of its net. Austria has lost its first two games at the competition by a combined 20-0.
The Sporting News has all you need to watch Canada vs. Austria in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, including the start time and TV channels for viewers in the United States and Canada.
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What channel is Canada vs. Austria on today?
- Canada: TSN4
- United States: NHL Network
TSN has all the World Juniors action in Canada. In the United States, viewers can find the games on NHL Network.
Gord Miller and Mike Johnson will be on the call. James Duthie, Bob McKenzie and Cheryl Pounder will provide analysis during intermissions.
How to live stream World Juniors hockey games
Fans in Canada can stream all World Juniors games at TSN.ca or the TSN app. U.S. fans can stream the tournament on fuboTV (which offers a free trial), NHL.tv or the NHL app.
Canada vs. Austria start time
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. AST)
The puck drops at 6:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. local time) from the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, N.S., the home of the QMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads.
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This is the third game for both clubs at the 2023 World Juniors.
Canada vs. Austria odds
- Canada: -9.5 (+104)
- Austria: +9.5 (-145)
- O/U: TBD
Canada was a 9.5-goal favorite on the puckline for the contest against Austria at the World Juniors as of late Wednesday, according to Sports Interaction.
Canada World Juniors schedule 2023
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 26 | Czechia | L, 5-2 | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 28 | Germany | W, 11-2 | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 29 | Austria | — | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Dec. 31 | Sweden | — | 6:30 p.m. | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 2 | TBD (Quarterfinals) | — | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 4 | TBD (Semifinals) | — | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
| Jan. 5 | TBD (Gold-medal game) | — | TBD | TSN, NHLN |
