Incredible News Emerges for Maple Leafs' Captain Auston Matthews
A major update has been announced for Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews.
Leafs star center Auston Matthews has been given major news ahead of the Four Nations faceoff after his return from injury a few weeks earlier.
After coming back a first time from injury, Matthews re-aggrevated the injury, causing a second bout of missed time and putting his season into question.
Thankfully for Matthews, and the Leafs, the captain was able to return to action shortly after his second absence, once again finding his form after his first return brought mixed results.
Since then, Matthews has been one of the Leafs top players, with nine goals and 15 points in 11 games since returning to Toronto's lineup, with Matthews having 20 goals and 38 points in 36 games this season.
A new honor now awaits Matthews with a chance to win a trophy as a team leader.
Auston Matthews Given Leadership Role For Americans
Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews has been named as the Captain for Team USA at the 2025 Four Nations Faceoff.
Named as assistant captains to Matthews are Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy.
All three players have previous playing experience together as members of the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) as youngsters, having together won the U17's, U18's & World Juniors wearing the American sweater.
Tkachuk, 27, has 16 goals and 47 points in 47 games played for the Florida Panthers this season.
McAvoy, 27, has five goals and 20 points in 45 games for the Boston Bruins this season.
The Four Nations Faceoff will take place in Montreal & Boston between Feb. 12-20th, and includes the USA, along with Canada, Sweden, & Finland.
Leafs forward William Nylander has been named an assistant captain for Sweden at the tournament.
Also at the tournament from the Leafs are Mitch Marner for Canada and Jani Hakanpaa for Finland.
