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.

The Vancouver Canucks wrapped up their pre-4 Nations Face-Off with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Filip Hronek had a goal and an assist, while Brock Boeser scored the winner on the power play.