Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs and 4 Nations

Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews and the stakes of a 4 Nations final that will be part of a legacy
In many ways, the poster children for the return of best-on-best hockey have long been Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. The No. 1 picks from the 2015 and 2016 NHL drafts, respectively, McDavid and Matthews were teased with a version of it as teammates on the made-up Team North America youth squad at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Set to play in 4 Nations Final
Matthews (upper body) is expected to play in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup versus Canada, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Matthews sat out Monday's 2-1 loss to Sweden but will return to a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit versus Canada on Thursday.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Misses Final USA Preliminary Game Of 4 Nations Face-Off With Reported Upper-Body Soreness
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,
'It's More So Letting Them Handle It': Craig Berube Updates Status Of Auston Matthews, Calle Jarnkrok, And More Following First Maple Leafs Practice After 4 Nations Face-Off Break
Following Toronto's first practice back after the break, Berube spoke about the team's injuries and what it's been like to watch the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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More Details Emerge on Auston Matthews Injury Forcing him to Miss USA vs Sweden
With Auston Matthews missing Team USA's game against Sweden, some new information has revealed exactly what kept him out of Monday's contest. It's been a tough couple of days for the American side ...
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Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews have provided understated defensive impact at 4 Nations Face-Off
Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews will square off again at the 4 Nations Face-Off final, with national pride and bragging ...
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USA head coach Sullivan expects Auston Matthews to play 4 Nations Face-Off final, but admits McAvoy loss 'tough'
USA head coach Sullivan expects Auston Matthews to play 4 Nations Face-Off final, but admits McAvoy loss 'tough' ...