The most wonderful time of the year is finally here.
Boxing Day has arrived, and hockey fans know what that means — it’s time for the World Juniors. The annual U20 IIHF competition features 10 of the best countries from around the world showcasing the future of the NHL.
Canada enters the 2025 tournament today looking for vengeance. The nation did not perform well at the 2024 World Juniors in Sweden, losing in the quarterfinals to Czechia to finish without a chance at a medal. It marked the first time since 2019 that Canada left the World Juniors without a medal.
STREAM: Watch Canada vs. Finland live with Fubo (free trial)
The 2025 World Juniors team is headlined by projected 2026 No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna, the cousin of former Team Canada sensation Connor Bedard. McKenna leads the WHL in scoring this season, averaging two points per game as a 17-year-old. In addition to McKenna, Dave Cameron’s team features first-round picks such as Calum Ritchie, Easton Cowan, Brayden Yager, Berkly Catton, and Sam Dickinson, as well as 2025 prospects Matthew Schaefer and Porter Martone.
The Canadians begin this year’s competition with a matchup against Finland in Group A play. The Finns made it to the bronze medal game last year but fell to Czechia in the third-place game. This year’s crew is led by Sabres’ 2024 first-round pick Konsta Helenius and Sharks prospect Kasper Haltunnen.
MORE: World Juniors standings, schedule, results
The Sporting News is providing the updates and highlights from the Canada vs. Finland group play game at the 2025 World Juniors.
Canada vs. Finland final score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | F | |
| Canada | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finland | – | – | – | – | – |
Canada vs. Finland results, highlights from 2025 World Juniors
(All times Eastern)
Pregame
6:20 p.m.: Canada and Finland opened up against one another at the 2024 World Juniors, with the Canadians picking up a 5-2 victory in Sweden. The two also faced off against one another in the memorable 2022 World Juniors gold medal game. That contest went to overtime, where Mason McTavish made a sensational stop along the goal line before Kent Johnson scored the golden goal, for Canada, snatching the gold medal out of Finland’s grasp.
What channel is Canada vs. Finland on today?
- TV channels: TSN (Canada) | NHL Network (United States)
- Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (United States)
Canada vs. Finland will air on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the U.S.
Viewers can also stream the game on the TSN app in Canada and Fubo in the U.S.
Canada vs. Finland start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Canada vs. Finland will start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 26.
It is the first game for both teams at the tournament, and the second game in Group A. The United States defeated Germany earlier in the day on Thursday.
2025 World Juniors schedule
Thursday, Dec. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Sweden 5, Slovakia 1 | FINAL |
| USA vs. Germany | 2:30 p.m. |
| Czechia vs. Switzerland | 5 p.m. |
| Finland vs. Canada | 7:30 p.m. |
Friday, Dec. 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Switzerland vs. Slovakia | 1 p.m. |
| Germany vs. Finland | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sweden vs. Kazakhstan | 5 p.m. |
| Latvia vs. Canada | 7:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Dec. 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan vs. Czechia | 1 p.m. |
| Latvia vs. USA | 3:30 p.m. |
Sunday, Dec. 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Switzerland vs. Sweden | Noon |
| USA vs. Finland | 2:30 p.m. |
| Czechia vs. Slovakia | 5 p.m. |
| Canada vs. Germany | 7:30 p.m. |
Monday, Dec. 30
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Slovakia vs. Kazakhstan | 1 p.m. |
| Germany vs. Latvia | 3:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, Dec. 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland | Noon |
| Finland vs. Latvia | 2:30 p.m. |
| Sweden vs. Czechia | 5 p.m. |
| Canada vs. USA | 8 p.m. |
Thursday, Jan. 2
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD – Relegation Game | 11 a.m. |
| TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal | Noon |
| TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal | 2:30 p.m. |
| TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal | 5 p.m. |
| TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal | 7:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Jan. 4
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD – Semifinal | 3:30 p.m. |
| TBD vs. TBD – Semifinal | 7:30 p.m. |
Sunday, Jan. 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD – Bronze Medal Game | 3:30 p.m. |
| TBD vs. TBD – Gold Medal Game | 7:30 p.m. |
