Olympics
Matthews Captains USA's Olympic Hockey Debut
Auston Matthews steps up as captain for Team USA's men's ice hockey entry at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, leading a squad loaded with NHL stars into their opening games. His sniper's touch and leadership anchor a group eyeing gold for the first time since the Miracle days, facing off in a Group C stacked with Germany, Latvia and Denmark. Every shift carries massive stakes, as a strong start propels the Americans toward the bracket while etching legacies in best-on-best competition.
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