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.

It isn’t often to see anybody considered favourites other than Canada in a best-on-best event, but many felt the USA may have put together a better roster than their northern neighbour for 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.

This Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors is written the morning after the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. It was a thrilling game, played with a ton of pride on the line for both teams.

Some Toronto Mapl Leafs were more tuned into the 4 Nations Face-Off than others before they returned for their first practice back on Tuesday. However, all agree on one thing: it’s “amazing hockey.”

Auston Matthews is a generational goal scorer and Team USA’s best player. But he doesn’t have the experience of long playoff runs and a Stanley Cup that Matthew Tkachuk has. Yes, Matthews currently captains the Leafs. He is also in his first year doing so.

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,

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.