San Ramon-born Auston Matthews tallied two goals and an assist Sunday in Team USA’s 5-1 blowout of Germany in men’s ice hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The U.S. captain and Toronto Maple Leafs star was one of four Americans to score in the preliminary round victory.

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.

What’s wrong with Auston Matthews? That was the question Toronto Maple Leafs fans—and much of the hockey world—were asking throughout the first three months of the 2025-26 season and, quite frankly, for most of 2024-25 as well.

Auston Matthews tallied an assist Saturday in Team USA’s 6-3 commanding victory over Denmark in men’s ice hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The U.S. captain and Toronto Maple Leafs star set up Jake Guentzel for a goal.

Auston Matthews will captain the U.S. ice hockey team at the Milano Cortina Olympics, where Lindsey Vonn suffered a crash. Super Bowl LX sees Seahawks face Patriots. Trump's absence noted. Czech Republic and Sweden excel in women's ice hockey.

Follow along for live updates and scores as Team USA takes on Denmark in the teams' second game of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan.

In a significant announcement for U.S. hockey, Auston Matthews has been appointed as the captain of the men's hockey team for the upcoming 2026 Olympics in Milan. This decision highlights not only Matthews' individual achievements but also the promising future of hockey in the United States.

Team USA general manager Bill Guerin initially said that he believes it is gold or bust for the American team. Auston Matthews said he completely agrees with the take. Matthews also said that, in the first Olympics in which NHL players have been ...