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The United States faces Latvia in a Group A game on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The match will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Both teams aim to win their second game in the preliminary round.
Game Information
- Matchup: United States vs. Latvia
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Broadcast: United States vs. Latvia
The US vs. Latvia game will air on NHL Network (U.S.) and TSN (Canada).
Streaming Options: United States vs. Latvia
Streaming options include TSN.ca, the TSN app (Canada). One can also watch the game on FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, or Sling TV (U.S.).
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Team Previews: United States vs. Latvia game
- U.S. Scoring Power: The U.S. has a strong attack led by James Hagens and Cole Hutson.
- Latvia’s Defense: Latvia relies on Linards Feldbergs and disciplined defensive play.
- Special Teams: Latvia’s powerplay has been strong, while the U.S. seeks improvement on their powerplay chances.
USA
The US started the tournament with a strong 10-4 win over Germany. James Hagens scored two goals and had two assists. Cole Hutson also played well, dishing five assists. The U.S. outshot Germany 56-22, showing their offensive depth.
Key Stats:
- Scoring Efficiency: 17.86%
- Powerplay Efficiency: 0.00%
- Penalty Killing: 75.00%
- Save Percentage: 81.82%
Latvia
Latvia surprised everyone with a 3-2 shootout win against Canada. Eriks Mateiko scored the winning goal in the ninth round. Linards Feldbergs made 54 saves, leading the team to a historic victory.
Key Stats:
- Scoring Efficiency: 11.11%
- Powerplay Efficiency: 28.57%
- Penalty Killing: 75.00%
- Save Percentage: 96.49%
Players to Watch: United States vs. Latvia game
- James Hagens (USA): Scored four points in the last game and leads the U.S. attack.
- Linards Feldbergs (Latvia): Made 54 saves against Canada and will need another big performance.
- Cole Hutson (USA): Key playmaker with five assists in the tournament opener.
- Eriks Mateiko (Latvia): Scored the shootout winner against Canada and brings confidence to the team.
The US relies on offense and depth. Latvia’s strength lies in its defensive structure and goaltending.
