Hagens started the fun early for the U.S. scoring the game's first goal at 8:07 of the first period when he followed a play at the net and chipped a loose puck in the crease over Germany goalie Nico Pertuch. Referees initially ruled no goal on the play, but a video review showed the puck crossed the goal line.

Germany vs. United States (2:30 p.m. ET; NHL Network, TSN) Switzerland vs. Czechia (5 p.m. ET; NHL Network, TSN) Canada vs. Finland (7:30 p.m. ET; NHL Network, TSN) Four games follow on Friday: Slovakia vs.

Team Germany released its final roster for the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa on the DEB official site after a four-game preparation stage. After an intensive two weeks in Charlottetown, Moncton and Ottawa,

Forward, potential No. 1 pick in 2025 Draft, has 2 goals, 2 assists; Sandin-Pellikka gets hat trick for Sweden