GAME DAY | U.S. Faces Austria in Men’s World Championship at 10:20 a.m. ET Today

ZURICH, Switzerland – The U.S. Men’s National Team concludes its preliminary round action in the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship today against Austria, with a regulation win ensuring the U.S. a place in Thursday’s quarterfinals. The opening faceoff is scheduled for 4:20 p.m. (10:20 a.m. ET/NHL Network/NHL YouTube) at Swiss Life Arena.

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The U.S. and Austria have faced each other 15 times previously in the men’s world championship, with Team USA holding a record of 12-1-0-2-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L-T). Their last encounter occurred during the 2023 tournament, where the U.S. secured a 4-1 win, supported by a goal and an assist from both Lane Hutson and Nick Perbix.

The U.S. comes off a 7-3 victory against Hungary yesterday, with Tommy Novak contributing five assists to lead the team, while Matthew Tkachuk recorded two goals and two assists. Additionally, Justin Faulk and Ryan Leonard each added two goals and an assist.

Austria, with three wins and three losses in its first six matches, had a day off yesterday following a 5-2 defeat on May 24 in its latest game. The Austrians began the tournament with three consecutive victories, including a 5-2 win over Great Britain, a 4-2 success against Austria, and a 3-1 triumph over Latvia, before suffering a 9-0 loss to Switzerland and a 6-2 setback against Germany.

As of today, Tommy Novak leads the U.S. with seven points, comprising one goal and six assists. Matthew Tkachuk follows with six points (three goals, three assists), while Justin Faulk has accumulated five points (two goals, three assists).

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