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.

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.

That’s the prediction from Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube for the final score in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday night in Boston. One way or the other, Berube figured it’s going to be a close game between Canada and the United States.

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.

After the 4 nations tournament final, it was obvious that many bets would have to be settled in many dressing rooms of the National Hockey League. And in Toronto, it’s no different. According to Lance Hornby,