Has Auston Matthews played in the Olympics before?

No, Auston Matthews has not played in the Olympics before.

Will the 2026 Winter Olympics be Auston Matthews’ first Olympic appearance?

Yes, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will be the first Olympic appearance for Matthews.

What medals has Auston Matthews won with Team USA internationally?

Matthews won gold with Team USA at the 2014 and 2015 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championships. He also earned bronze with Team USA at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship. Most recently he earned silver with Team USA at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

Did Auston Matthews play in the World Juniors?

Yes, Matthews played for Team USA in the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship and placed fifth. He also earned bronze with Team USA at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship and led the tournament in goals (7) and led Team USA in points (11).

How did Auston Matthews perform at the World Cup of Hockey in 2016?

Matthews played for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and scored two goals and tallied one assist over three games.

How has Auston Matthews performed at the IIHF World Championship?

Matthews placed fourth with Team USA at the 2016 IIHF Men's World Championship and tallied six goals and three assists in competition.

How does Auston Matthews rank among all time American hockey players?

While Matthews has had success internationally at the junior level and during the 2016 IIHF Men's World Championship, his national team career still has a long runway. At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, NHL players are competing for the first time since 2014, and Matthews will make his first Olympic appearance. He was named captain for Team USA at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and led the team to a silver medal. He's expected to be a key member of the U.S. squad and time will tell how he ranks all time among American hockey players internationally.

Will Auston Matthews play for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Yes, Matthews was selected as one of the first-six players to the U.S. men's Olympic hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games.

Could Auston Matthews win his first Olympic medal at Milan Cortina 2026?

Yes, there's a very good chance that Matthews could win his first Olympic medal during his first Games in 2026. In Milan, the U.S. and Canada are the expected gold-medal contenders in the men's tournament, with Canada currently the slight favorite.

How is Auston Matthews performing in the 2025–26 NHL season?

The NHL season begins Oct. 7, 2025.

Who could Auston Matthews’ linemates be at the 2026 Olympics?

So far only six players have been named to each country's Olympic roster. Team USA named Matthews, Jack Eichel, Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy to the team in June. Matthews played alongside Matthew and Brady Tkachuk during the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025.

How does Auston Matthews train and prepare for international play?

Matthews trains and prepares for international play by training and playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the challenging NHL season. He also participates in training camps and competition with Team USA as they prepare for the Games.

What milestones has Auston Matthews reached leading up to Milan Cortina 2026?

Matthews currently ranks second all-time in Maple Leafs history for career goals, he could very well break Mats Sundin's record (420) in the lead-up to Milan. In 2024, Matthews also became the first player in team history to score at least 40 goals in four consecutive seasons. He's also recorded two 60-goal seasons during his NHL career.

What challenges could Auston Matthews face at the 2026 Olympics?

The 2026 Olympics will be a first for Matthews on the world's biggest stage. While he has competed extensively in international competition, there's nothing quite like the intensity and pressure of the Olympics, which will be at its peak with the return of NHL players. Team USA's rivalry with Canada following the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Final also is at a boiling point, which is expected to make matches fiercer than ever between the two countries.

How does Auston Matthews compare to other American hockey stars like Patrick Kane and Jack Eichel?

Matthews, Patrick Kane and Eichel are three of the best American-born professional hockey players of all time. All three have taken the league by storm in their respective ways and have captivated the hockey world since their youth. They all have an innate ability to find the back of the net and are leaders on the ice. Matthews and Kane were selected first overall in the 2007 and 2016 drafts respectively and Eichel was the second overall pick in 2015.