"Matthews, who is captaining the United States, will be featuring in a top-six role to start the tournament. The 28-year-old has recorded 26 goals and 48 points in 51 games with the Maple Leafs this season. Matthews recorded three assists in three games for the United States during last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. "It's obviously a huge honour and privilege to be able to represent your country and go and compete in it," Matthews said on January 26."
"Guentzel-Matthews-Boldy could be one of the most potent scoring lines in the entire tournament. Boldy has registered 32 goals and 62 points in 54 games for the Minnesota Wild, tied for 15th in NHL scoring. Guentzel and the Tampa Bay Lightning have caught fire entering the break, and the veteran forward has registered 26 goals and 60 points in 55 contests this season. Ahead of Thursday's game against Latvia, United States head coach Mike Sullivan will not name his starting goaltender."
Auston Matthews will captain the United States and start in a top-six role. The 28-year-old has 26 goals and 48 points in 51 Maple Leafs games this season and recorded three assists in three games during last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. He is projected to skate on a line with Jake Guentzel and Matt Boldy. Boldy has 32 goals and 62 points in 54 games, while Guentzel has 26 goals and 60 points in 55 contests. Mike Sullivan will not name a starting goaltender before the Latvia game, with Connor Hellebuyck presumed to start. The United States aims for its first Olympic gold since 1980.
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