The World Junior Hockey Championship tends to gradually ramp up in its first week, with some low-key matchups starting things off before the top clubs clash in what prove to be battles for top spots in the groups. In 2020, things were a bit different, with marquee rivalries scheduled for the first day.
As Sweden and Finland got set to face off in Trinec, Czech Republic, the crowd at the arena in Ostrava was preparing to watch one of the greatest matchups the tournament offers: a high-tempo game between Team Canada and Team USA.
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