Team USA and Sweden will square off in the gold medal game of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday. The annual U-18 showcase has long been a proving ground for future NHL stars, and this year's finale delivers a classic matchup between two of the sport's international powerhouses.
How to Watch Team USA vs. Sweden
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Channel: NHL Network
Stream: Fubo ( TRY FOR FREE )
Making this matchup monumental is the fact that the United States was able to end Canada's three-year run of reaching the gold medal game of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, doing so by winning in a shootout to qualify for the final of this prestigious event. Team USA is 3-1 in the tournament, while Sweden is 4-0. The final will take place at the Pavol Demira Ice Stadium in beaut