Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't be in the lineup for Team USA's Feb. 17 matchup against Team Sweden. Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan did not reveal the exact reason for the Bruins star being scratched.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews issued a curious admission about Boston Bruins fans and the atmosphere at TD Garden, ahead of Team USA vs Team Canada's clash.
Maple Leafs and Team USA captain Auston Matthews admitted that the sting of the loss to Team Canada is still lingering with him.
Aside from defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who was ruled out for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game with an infected right shoulder, Team USA is expected to have every other player who
Also can Connor Hellebuyck rise to the moment, Chris Kreider on the outside looking in and Charlie McAvoy shocked by fans' comments.
Questions have been raised about the level of care players are receiving at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but the Toronto Maple Leafs see no issue with Auston Matthews.
Team USA star Auston Matthews, a Bruins rival, paid tribute to Boston fans ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off final at TD Garden.
Auston Matthews shared his thoughts on the idea of winning the 4 Nations Cup at TD Garden. The tournament featured Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.
Auston Matthews, Team USA's No. 1 center and captain who had some upper body soreness after the win over Canada game on Saturday, joined star forward Matthew Tkachuk and did not play in Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Sweden at TD Garden.
BOSTON -- When the puck drops on the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, the United States will have its full complement of forwards, with Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk all expected to play against Canada at TD Garden on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ESPN, Disney+, SN, TVAS).
Off, Toronto Maple Leafs duo Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are showing signs of fatigue in the midst of a 17-day stretch with nine games, but head coach Craig Berube says "they're grinding through it.