US EditionMatthews Confident of USA Chance at Olympic Hockey Gold
NHL players return to Olympics after 12 years with Team USA seen as a top contender, driven by a gold-or-bust mindset from general manager Bill Guerin.
- Made available on Monday, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said his sole focus at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics next month is helping the United States men's hockey team win gold.
- NHL players' return signals the first Olympic participation since 2014, while USA team general manager Bill Guerin drives a gold-focused approach after the Four Nations Face-Off.
- Americans open against Latvia on February 12, and most Team USA players retain chemistry from the Four Nations Face-Off and prior international play.
- After the Four Nations final loss, the United States men's hockey team is among favourites with Canada and Sweden to win gold in Milan, while NBC featured Auston Matthews, citing him as leading a shift in expectations for 2026.
- Historically, the United States men's hockey team last won gold before NHL participation in 1960 and 1980, and Auston Matthews says representing his country means pride, honour, and pressure.
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Matthews confident of USA chance at Olympic hockey gold
Auston Matthews outlines his ambition towards winning Olympic gold in Milano Cortina
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has nearly seen it all during his decade in the National Hockey League, but will be presented with a truly unique opportunity in February. Matthews is participating in the Olympics for the first time, as the NHL returns to the competition for the first time since 2014. The 28-year-old…
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For Toronto Maple Leafs captain and star center Auston Matthews, this season is one of the biggest of his career. Not only is he attempting to help the Leafs dig out of a hole in the standings to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs amid a season of turmoil and injuries, he also has the chance to lead Team USA to its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980. Last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off event gave this generation of NHL stars a real t…
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