At the 2024 IIHF World Championship, Canada is aiming to retain its gold title. In the quarterfinals, Slovakia hopes to play spoiler.
The Canadians completed the initial portion of the task. The international competition’s reigning winners took first position in Group A, earning 19 of a possible 21 points. The squad led by Andre Tourigny advanced to the elimination phase by winning five games in regular time and two in overtime.
Canada’s star performer in the group play was Dylan Cozens. Entering the playoff phase of the tournament with 10 points, the center for the Sabres scored eight goals in seven games. Ten points, equal for fifth place among all skaters, and the tournament’s most goals (8 total). Captain of the Maple Leafs John Tavares, who only scored once but provided seven assists, is right behind him.
Conversely, Slovakia exerted all necessary effort to progress as the fourth seed out of Group B. Three of the Slovaks’ four group play victories came in regulation and one in overtime. With five goals and four assists for a total of nine points, Libor Hudacek leads the team in scoring. The Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky, a winger, and Flames’ Martin Pospisil, with seven points (four goals, three assists), are behind him.
The winner of the quarterfinal match moves on to the semifinals on Saturday. The loser will not have the opportunity to win a medal in the tournament.
This article has all the information you require to watch or stream the IIHF World Championship quarterfinal match between Canada and Slovakia, including TV and streaming choices.
Where will Slovakia vs. Canada be televised today?
- TV channel: NHL Network (U.S.) | TSN1 (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | TSN.ca, TSN app (Canada)
TSN1 in Canada and the NHL Network in the United States will both broadcast Canada vs. Slovakia. The game is available for streaming on Fubo for viewers in the United States and TSN.ca via the TSN app for viewers in Canada.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be used if you’re traveling overseas or if watching Canada vs. Slovakia live isn’t available where you are. You can get around regional restrictions and access your preferred streaming services by using a virtual private network, or VPN.
Canada vs. Slovakia start time
- Date: Thursday, May 23
- Time: 10:20 a.m. ET
On Thursday, May 23, the match between Slovakia and Canada will begin at 10:20 a.m. ET. At Prague’s O2 Arena in Czechia, the match will take place.
2024 playoff schedule for the IIHF World Championship
Thursday, May 23: Quarterfinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Canada vs. Slovakia | 10:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Switzerland vs. Germany | 10:20 a.m. | ESPN+, TSN5 |
| USA vs. Czechia | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1 |
| Sweden vs. Finland | 2:20 p.m. | ESPN+, TSN5 |
Saturday, May 25: Semifinals
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD | 8:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4, RDS |
| Semifinal: TBD vs. TBD | 12:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1/4, RDS |
Sunday, May 26: Medal Games
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Bronze-Medal Game: TBD vs. TBD | 9:20 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1, RDS |
| Gold-Medal Game: TBD vs. TBD | 2:20 p.m. | NHL Network, Fubo, TSN1, RDS |
