Desperation time has arrived for Team USA as it stands four points out of fourth place in Group A with a game against Hungary set for Monday.
The defending champion United States faces an uphill climb to return to the quarterfinals at the 2026 IIHF World Championship as it enters play on Monday four points out of fourth place in Group A with two games remaining. The Americans take on Hungary, who is already out of contention to advance to the knockout stage, on Monday at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, Switzerland. The USA comes off a loss to Latvia on Saturday, while Hungary fell as well on Saturday to host Switzerland.
How to Watch USA vs Hungary in 2026 IIHF World Championship Today:
Game Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Game Time: 10 a.m. ET
TV: NHL Network
Location: Swiss Life Arena
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The USA never led on Saturday in its 4-2 loss to Latvia. The Americans fell into a 1-0 hole 8:47 into the game before Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) tied the game at 14:48 in the second period. The Latvians reclaimed the lead 6:06 into the third period and added an empty-net goal with 1:02 left to make it 3-1. The USA responded with a goal from Mathieu Olivier (Columbus Blue Jackets) with 51 seconds to go before another empty-net tally sealed the win for Latvia just nine seconds later. The Americans outshot Latvia 47-22 in the loss.
Hungary comes off a 9-0 pasting at the hands of undefeated Switzerland on Saturday. The game was scoreless until the Swiss got on the board with 1:51 remaining in the first period before putting the game away with a six-goal effort in the second. Hungary was outshot 48-10 in the loss after playing competitive games in its first four contests.
Edmonton Oilers prospect Isaac Howard leads the USA with three goals in the tournament, while Olivier has two. The pair shares the team-high of four points as well. Devin Cooley (Calgary Flames) has a .922 save percentage and 1.89 goals against average in four appearances. Krisztián Nagy (Ferencvárosi TC, Hungary) and István Terbócs (Fehérvár AV19, Hungary) pace Hungary with two goals apiece, with each posting three points in the tournament thus far, along with Bence Horváth (Mikkelin Jukurit, Finland) and Tamás Sárpátki (Gyergyói HK, Romania). Bence Bálizs (Ferencvárosi TC, Hungary) comes in with an .877 save percentage and 3.80 GAA in four appearances.
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The USA vs Hungary game takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great hockey action.
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