A new test awaits Matthews and Team USA, though. From here on out, it won't be easy. They've got the winner of Sweden vs. Latvia. Sweden, in its own right, is one of the strongest teams at the Olympics. It also possesses his Maple Leafs teammate, William Nylander.

Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk dropped a powerful statement on Auston Matthews ahead of the elimination stage of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Team USA captain Auston Matthews reportedly received high praise from his teammates Matthew Tkachuk and Jake Guentzel after a breakout game amid criticism from fans and media.

Nylander and Ekman-Larsson have each played Matthews once in international competition, both at different times.

Team USA captain Auston Matthews fuels Olympic gold medal hopes after leading the Americans through a successful round-robin stage in Milano.

MILAN -- Auston Matthews was named captain of Team USA for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Sunday. The United States named Charlie McAvoy and Matthew Tkachuk as alternates, keeping the same leadership group from the 4 Nations Face-Off last season, when the U.S. lost to Canada 3-2 in overtime in the championship game.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was named Team USA captain for the 2026 Olympics. He held the same position at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

After the Olympics round robin, Auston Matthews leads the undefeated Americans in goals and points. The US captain has been fantastic, looking better than he has all year for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews shares his view on Olympic neck guard rule after Adam Johnson incident.