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. The goal cemented Canada's revenge over the United States and capped off an incredible two weeks of international hockey.

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube had a bit of a chuckle on Thursday when he was asked whether he would consider giving captain Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner a rest for Toronto’s first game, on Saturday at home against the Carolina Hurricanes, following the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Toronto Maple Leafs welcome Marner, Matthews, and Nylander back from the 4 Nations Face-Off as the season gears up for the home stretch.

First-line center Auston Matthews isn’t playing Monday night in the United States’ meaningless game against Sweden. With the U.S. already destined for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada,

As he’s set up Matthews 145 times on his 388 regular-season goals, Marner took a pinching Cale Makar pass around the backboard and in a blink spotted McDavid free within a box of Stars and Stripes.

Team USA captain Auston Matthews has had a quiet 4 Nations Face-Off so far. In the 4 Nations Face-Off final, Matthews faces an important career signpost.

With Team USA already assured a spot at the 4 Nations Face-Off Final on Thursday, they are being cautious with captain Auston Matthews. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Matthews is set to make Monday's game against Sweden due to upper-body soreness,

USA head coach Sullivan expects Auston Matthews to play 4 Nations Face-Off final, but admits McAvoy loss 'tough'

Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan anticipates that Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will play in Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada.