Sweden Wins 2026 World Juniors Gold + Islanders CRUSH Devils 9–0 | NHL News Today (Jan 7, 2026)

Hello guys. Welcome back to another episode of the Hockey Talk with TG Podcast.

In today’s episode, I break down a massive night in hockey, highlighted by Sweden winning gold at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship and the New York Islanders absolutely crushing the New Jersey Devils 9–0 in one of the most dominant performances of the season.

We dive into Sweden’s historic gold medal run, their undefeated tournament, key performers from the championship game, and what this result means for the future of international hockey. I also touch on Canada’s bronze medal win, tournament awards, standout prospects, and overall takeaways from one of the most memorable World Juniors in recent years.

On the NHL side, we react to the Islanders’ statement win behind Anthony Duclair’s five-point night and Ilya Sorokin’s shutout return, while breaking down what’s gone wrong for the Devils. Plus, we cover key results from around the league, including Buffalo staying red-hot, Philadelphia’s win over Anaheim in a heated matchup, Vegas snapping their skid in overtime, and several other notable games from across the NHL.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.

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