Auston Matthews Secures Spot on 2026 U.S. Men's Olympic Roster

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has been officially named to the 25-man 2026 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Roster. Matthews was among the initial six players announced in June for the tournament taking place in Milan, Italy. The U.S. team, led by New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, will begin its gold medal quest on February 12 against Latvia. This marks the NHL's return to the Olympics for players since 2014, with the U.S. aiming for its first gold since 1980.