OTTAWA — The preliminary round wrapped up on New Year’s Eve with the two biggest games of the tournament so far here in Ottawa, with both Canada-USA and Sweden-Czechia deciding first place in the two groups.

For the first time since 2016, Canada and the USA are set to meet on New Year’s Eve at the World Juniors. Tonight will also be the 50th meeting all-time between these two hockey rivals at this tournament and the 12th time they have clashed on the final day of the year.

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Danny Nelson scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves, leading the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada and into the top spot in Group A at the world juni