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Matthews Confident of USA Chance at Olympic Hockey Gold

Made available on Monday, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said his sole focus at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics next month is helping the United States men's hockey team win gold.
NHL players' return signals the first Olympic participation since 2014, while USA team general manager Bill Guerin drives a gold-focused approach after the Four Nations Face-Off.
Americans open against Latvia on February 12, and most Team USA players retain chemistry from the Four Nations Face-Off and prior international play.
After the Four Nations final loss, the United States men's hockey team is among favourites with Canada and Sweden to win gold in Milan, while NBC featured Auston Matthews, citing him as leading a shift in expectations for 2026.
Historically, the United States men's hockey team last won gold before NHL participation in 1960 and 1980, and Auston Matthews says representing his country means pride, honour, and pressure.

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Taipei Times

Lean Left

Matthews confident US can capture Olympic gold

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

2 days ago·Taipei, Taiwan

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Sporting News

Center

Auston Matthews drops bold USA Winter Olympics win prediction

Will Bill Guerin's red, white, and blue have what it takes at Milano Cortina?

2 days ago·North Carolina, United States

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Toronto Sun

Right

Hockey, not politics, on Auston Matthews' mind ahead of Winter Olympics

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews' sole focus in Italy will be on trying to help United States win hockey gold at Winter Games.

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Radio France Internationale

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Center

Matthews confident of USA chance at Olympic hockey gold

3 days ago·Paris, France

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NHL

Matthews says U.S. has what it takes to win gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

Maple Leafs captain believes near-miss at 4 Nations will pave way to top prize

2 days ago·United States

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TheLeafsNation

Auston Matthews outlines his ambition towards winning Olympic gold in Milano Cortina

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has nearly seen it all during his decade in the National Hockey League, but will be presented with a truly unique opportunity in February. Matthews is participating in the Olympics for the first time, as the NHL returns to the competition for the first time since 2014. The 28-year-old…

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