Quinn Hughes, Jack Hughes back Auston Matthews after USA wins gold

2026-02-23 - 12:43

The Olympic gold medal victory of Team USA over Canada was the catalyst behind the news when Auston Matthews was defensive whenever asked about his confidence in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain was soon vindicated by Quinn Hughes and Jack Hughes, who took the Toronto media to task. The incident was another addition to the legacy of Matthews as he dominated the NHL news after the climactic international final.