Latvia vs Denmark
How to Watch:
US TV: NHL Network
Canada TV: TSN
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Where: 3M Arena at Mariucci (Minneapolis)
Our second and last game of this round of World Junior Championship predictions is a Group B edition of avoiding the relegation round. Both Latvia and Denmark are trying to extend their respective stays in the top tier of the junior ranks.
Latvia showed plenty of grit in forcing Canada to overtime in its quest for a second consecutive upset. However, the Latvians were shelled, 8-0, by Finland in the game after that. Draft eligible prospect Rudolfs Berzkalns has three points while Nils Maurins has a 1.98 goal-against-average and befuddled the Canadians.
Denmark is trying recover after a 9-1 drubbing at the hands of Canda. The Danes have struggled in their first year back in the top division with 22 goals allowed in three games.
William Bungaard has been a bright spot so far for Denmark. However, the defence will have to steady itself if the Danes have any desire of springing the upset. However, Latvia seems ready to make it to the quarterfinal round again and give a headache to whoever it draws in the elimination round.
Prediction: Latvia wins 4-2.
Main photo by: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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