"Toronto Maple Leafs and Team USA captain Auston Matthews had lots of American media questioning everything from his performance to his leadership after two points in his first two games. If there were any critics left, they've long logged out for the day following a 2-goal, 1-assist performance in a 5-1 win over Germany to close out preliminary action in men's hockey."
"Matthews extended the lead to 2-0 in the second period with a power play goal after banking in a rebound off a shot from Minnesota Wild defenceman Quinn Hughes. Fellow Wild defenceman Brock Faber then made it 3-0 near the end of the period with assists coming from both Tkachuk brothers to carry the 3-goal advantage into the third period."
"A goal from Senators forward Tim Stutzle deprived USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the shutout, but it was too little too late as the States eventually sealed the win. It was a solid response game from Matthews, who now shares the team lead with Matthew Tkachuk with five points in three games. All teams will now get a rest on Monday before the play-off qualifiers kick off on Tuesday."
Auston Matthews scored two goals and added an assist as the United States defeated Germany 5-1 to finish preliminary men's hockey play. The U.S. secured the 2-seed after Canada's earlier 10-2 win over France made the 1-seed unattainable. Zach Werenski opened the scoring with Matthews picking up the first-period assist. Matthews scored on a second-period power play after banking a rebound off a Quinn Hughes shot, and Brock Faber extended the lead with assists from both Tkachuk brothers. Tage Thompson made it 4-0 early in the third, and Matthews added a second goal off a Jake Sanderson redirect. Tim Stutzle spoiled Connor Hellebuyck's shutout, and Matthews now shares the team lead with Matthew Tkachuk at five points in three games. All teams rest Monday before play-off qualifiers begin on Tuesday.
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