USA Plays Finland Tonight in Quarterfinals; Faceoff Set for 5 p.m. CT
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Key Points:
- The U.S. National Junior Team faces Finland tonight in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, with the winner advancing to the semifinals on January 4.
- Team USA finished second in Group A, winning three of four preliminary games, while Finland posted a 2-2 record, including a recent 7-4 loss to Canada.
- Historically, the U.S. holds a slight edge over Finland with a 20-19-1 record in 40 meetings, and recent matchups have been closely contested with most decided by a single goal.
- Will Zellers leads the U.S. with 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists), tied for the tournament lead
