Images from Wednesday's games at the world juniors
Canada faces the U.S. in the annual New Year's Eve clash
Sweden defenceman Robin Norell collides with Switzerland defenceman Michael Fora during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Toronto on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
Sweden forward William Nylander skates past Switzerland defenceman Simon Kindschi during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championships in Toronto on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
Switzerland forward Timo Meier, left, gets his stick up high on Sweden defenceman Robin Norell, right, during third period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Toronto on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
Czech Republic's Patrik Zdrahal (right) celebrates his goal against Russia with teammate David Pastrnak (left) during first period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec.31, 2014.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press
Czech Republic defenceman Jan Scotka (4) dives to break up a breakaway by Russia forward Ivan Barbashyov (22) during second period preliminary round hockey action at the World Junior Championships in Toronto on Wednesday, December31, 2014. AFrank Gunn/The Canadian Press
Canada's Max Domi is stopped by USA's goaltender Thatcher Demko during first period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
USA's Alex Tuch tries to deflect a shot past Canada's goaltender Eric Comrie during first period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Canada's Curtis Lazar tries to control the puck away from USA's Zach Werenski, left, and Auston Matthews during first period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Canada goaltender Eric Comrie is sprayed as he makes a save off USA's Alex Tuch, covered by Canada defenceman Darnell Nurse, during first period hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
The linesman separates Anthony DeAngelo of Team United States and Anthony Duclair of Team Canada during the 2015 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game at the Bell Centre on December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images
Zach Werenski of Team United States challenges Lawson Crouse of Team Canada near the boards during the 2015 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game at the Bell Centre.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images
Canada's Max Domi, left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal on USA's goaltender Thatcher Demko as USA's Brandon Carlo looks on during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
Canada's Max Domi goes to the fans to celebrate his goal past USA goaltender Thatcher Demko during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Canada's Josh Morrissey, right, celebrates after scoring the second goal against the USA during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
Canada's Darnell Nurse, right, is stopped by USA's goaltender Thatcher Demko during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
USA's Anthony DeAngelo, centre, is congratulated by teammates Sonny Milano, left, and Alex Tuch on a goal against Canada during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Jack Eichel of Team United States and Frederik Gauthier of Team Canada take a face-off in a preliminary round game during the 2015 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships at the Bell Centre.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images
Alex Tuch of Team United States sprays ice on goaltender Eric Comrie of Team Canada in a preliminary round game during the 2015 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships at the Bell Centre.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images
USA's John Hayden leans on Canada's Connor McDavid during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Canada's Max Domi celebrates after scoring the fifth goal against the USA during third period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
Members of Team Canada gather around goaltender Eric Comrie, right, to celebrate their 5-3 victory over the USA during preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Championship on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press