Auston Matthews is a generational goal scorer and Team USA’s best player. But he doesn’t have the experience of long playoff runs and a Stanley Cup that Matthew Tkachuk has. Yes, Matthews currently captains the Leafs. He is also in his first year doing so.

As captain USA, Auston Matthews wasn't surprised to hear the boos in Montreal and says he and his teammates don't mind embracing the villain role.

The Americans had plenty of options to wear the captain’s C at the 4 Nations Face-Off. But few players understand how to deal with pressure more than Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.