After a devastating Canadian overtime loss to the American Olympic team, Auston Matthews will return to Toronto with a gold medal.
Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Auston Matthews #34 of Team United States celebrates after the game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesAuston Matthews and the US Olympic team won gold this Sunday over Team Canada in a nail-biting game that went down to the wire. Despite Canada leading 48-24 in shots, Jack Hughes of the US got it done just under two minutes into the three-on-three overtime. The loss was tragic for Canadians…
