Julian Nagelsmann's underperforming Germany face a tough task at the Red Bull Arena as they take on Slovakia in this delicately poised shoot-out for an automatic spot in next summer's World Cup. Below ...

Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s editions of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship predictions. Throughout the tournament, our team will break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make a ...

Both of these teams are 4-0-1 heading into their final game of the qualifiers, and tied for 1st place in Group A on record, with Germany holding a 7-4 lead on goal differential. But Slovakia can make ...

Slovakia and Germany each face a golden opportunity as they square off in a pivotal game, with a semifinal berth on the line. Both teams have avoided stronger opponents in this round, a fact that ...