The U.S. National Junior Team plays Finland on Friday, January 2, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Here is the full National Hockey League schedule for Jan. 2 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NHL schedule to filter by team or division. The latest NHL odds can be found below from the best sports betting apps. Some odds may include games scheduled on future dates.

The World Juniors have officially been around since the 1970s, giving hockey fans the chance to see the next wave of talent perform on the big stage. From stars of yesteryear like Wayne Gretzky and Peter Forsberg, to the likes of Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard and Connor McDavid, NHL greats - past and present - have competed in the tournament.

Maple Leafs -146, Jets +122; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets, on a seven-game losing streak, play the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto has a 13-5-5 record in home games and an 18-15-6 record overall.

Here is the full National Hockey League schedule for Dec. 31 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NHL schedule to filter by team or division. The latest NHL odds can be found below from the best sports betting apps. Some odds may include games scheduled on future dates.

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit is 24-14-4 overall and 14-7-1 in home games. The Red Wings have gone 20-3-3 in games they score three or more goals.

Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who persevered to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday.