The USA trailed Slovakia 2-0 after one period. But it staged a major rally and solved some issues along the way.

The United States has already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the world junior hockey championship. Now, it's a matter of seeding. The USA (2-0) will take on Slovakia (1-1) on Monday, Dec. 29 ...

Cole Hutson remains day-to-day for Team USA following his injury against Switzerland and will not play against Slovakia at the World Juniors.

Sweden won the 2026 world junior hockey championship, and the USA's three-peat ended with a quarterfinal loss.

The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will begin Feb. 11 with Team Slovakia playing Team Finland followed by Team Sweden against host Team Italy.