Regarding Team USA captain Auston Matthews, who traditionally dons the C in a Maple Leaf-crested jersey in Toronto, talk of his apparent injury and status for the championship game was making ...

In their 58-year absence of a Stanley Cup, one of two gifted Maple Leafs could not miss taking part when a clear window set up a smash-and-grab of the four-handled Four Nations Face-Off Trophy.

Auston Matthews played well in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, but Team USA lost to Canada 3-2 in overtime. Matthews had three points in the tournament, including two assists in the final.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews stood silently after the 4 Nations Face-Off concluded. Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid won gold for Canada with his game-winning snap shot.

Credit: Auston Matthews’ leadership is often questioned. As captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but also more recently as captain of Team USA, which lost in the ...

but especially so since the Oilers selected Connor McDavid with the top pick in the 2015 NHL Draft and Toronto drafted Auston Matthews first overall in 2016. McDavid vs. Matthews is one of the NHL ...