USA vs Sweden

A wild bronze-medal game featured a nine-goal second period as Sweden climbed back from multiple deficits, but USA won it in overtime.

Lindbom made the initial save, but Lucius was there to finish off a hat trick and secure USA's fifth medal in seven years at the World Juniors. With 21.4 seconds remaining, Sweden tied the game for the fourth time when Filip Bystedt (SJS) had a puck skid right to him on the back door for an open look and he did not mix. The U.S. Team USA had leads of 2-0, 3-1 and 5-3 at various points of the period, but each time Sweden climbed back in and managed to even the game three times. Lysell was kicked out of the game, ending his tournament a few periods early. The Americans got the scoring started early in the game as Logan Cooley (ARI) finished a centering feed from Jimmy Snuggerud (STL), who forced a turnover with a good forecheck.

USA and Sweden will have a chance to leave the 2023 World Junior Championship with a medal when they play in Thursday's bronze medal game.

“That was the team we wanted to beat, and we were down 2-0. Trey Augustine stopped 31 shots for the U.S. And then we came back, and the crowd was amazing. We lost, and that sucks. Seeking its 20th title, Canada will face the Czech Republic on Thursday night. “Their goalie was the best player on the ice. And I think as we’ve progressed through the tournament, we’ve just been getting better and better.” USA was defeated by Canada 6-2 in the semi-final on Wednesday while Sweden fell to the Czech Republic 2-1 earlier that day in their semifinal match. The Czechs, 5-2 winners over Canada in their tournament opener, rallied to beat Sweden 2-1 in overtime in the first semifinal. “It’s something we’ve been working toward for a long time now and it’s something you dream of doing as a kid. EST and will be broadcast on the NHL Network. Seeking their 20th title, Canada will face the Czech Republic on Thursday night.