The United States has played two games thus far at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. They have been two games on opposite ends of the spectrum. Game 1 showcased a team struggling to play a full 60 in a 5-3 loss to Russia. Game 2 was a dominating 73-shot, 11-goal shutout of Austria less than 24 hours later.
On Tuesday the Americans will face a foe that should give them a lot to handle while they aim for a complete 60-minute effort. The Czech Republic is coming off a shocking 2-0 win over Russia backstopped with a 30-save performance by 2019 Kings draft pick Lukas Parik. It was an impressive showing by the Czechs, who blocked more than 20 shots and used a smart, smothering defense to stop Russia's high-powered offense. In a last-minute change, Parik will get the start. Nick Malik, the son of ex-NHLer Marek, was penciled in to start but will now serve as the backup.
Across the way, the United States will start Spencer Knight in net. The Panthers prospect allowed four goals on 12 shots to Russia and will be looking to regain the form he's shown at the collegiate level. Before heading to the World Juniors, he was 4-0-0-0 with a .955 save percentage in four games for Boston College.
Knight will also be hoping for the offensive burst in front of him that Dustin Wolf saw on Saturday. Trevor Zegras, who led the team in points last year (nine assists), is setting the pace in 2021 for the Americans with five points (three goals, two assists). Right behind him is Matthew Boldy who potted a hat trick on Saturday and John Farinacci (two goals, assist).
One guy the Americans would like to get on the board is Cole Caufield. The Wisconsin Badger and Canadiens prospect has one assist but is playing on a line with Boldy and Matthew Beniers — two guys who can get him the puck. Tuesday should bring some key opportunities for Caufield; his lone goal from the 2020 edition was the OT game-winner against the Czech Republic in last year's preliminary round.
Sporting News has all the action as the United States and the Czech Republic battle it out in Group B action.
(All times Eastern)
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Second period
2:58 p.m. — Second period underway.
First period: USA 0, Czech Republic 0
Shots: Czech Republic 10, USA 7
2:37 p.m. — Wow. Czech's with a great chance but just can't connect on what would have been a slam-dunk goal. A royal road pass to a wide-open Michal Teply (CHI) who can't finish at the far side.
2:22 p.m. — Ryan Johnson (BUF) called for tripping. Per NHL Network's Dave Starman, USA was worried about the Czech's embellishing calls ... and it was close.
2:20 p.m. — Spencer Knight looking solid in net thus far. He's faced six shots and has stopped them all.
2:15 p.m. — Matthew Boldy with a good chance on the doorstep as he gets two good looks.
2:14 p.m. — Adam Raska (SJS) takes Cole Caufield (MTL) into the boards by the Czech's bench — with a little extra — and gets two for roughing. Entering the game, Team USA is 3-for-7 with the man advantage.
2:12 p.m. — Off a turnover, Brett Berard (NYR) with a good chance. Then a mad scramble but the Americans can't bury it despite Panik out of position.
2:10 p.m. — Some explanation from head coach Nate Leaman on why Spencer Knight (FLA), and not Dustin Wolf (CGY), is between the pipes for this one.
Leaman said @usahockey plan at outset was to play Knight, Wolf, and Knight -- in that order -- over the first three games. And they are sticking with it. @NHLNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 29, 2020
2:08 p.m. — Game on.
2:07 p.m. — UPDATE: Lukas Parik is in net for the Czechs.
Pregame
1:21 p.m. — Lines are here.
Leaman said he really liked Brock Faber (LAK) with Cam York (PHI) and expected that duo to play a big role going forward. USA looks to have solidified 3L with Berard (NYR)-Farinacci (ARI)-Brink (PHI). LaCombe and Knight get a chance to bounce back from rough outings vs. RUS.
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) December 29, 2020
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