Topic: Auston Matthews

American and Canadian players expect even more emotion and physicality than their first meeting when they clash for a second time in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale in Boston.

Canada used a 5-3 win over Finland to climb into the 4 Nations Face-Off finale and set up a rematch with Team USA. Coach Jon Cooper said he expects a "made for TV event" with the trophy up for grabs Thursday in Boston.

Florida Panthers players will attempt to avenge last year's title series loss when they meet the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, starting with Game 1 on Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the New York Islanders on Saturday night, dropping the puck on the 2024 Stanley Cup playoff slate. NHL postseason games will be held through mid-June to determine a champion.

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov raced by defenders, flipped up the puck and bounced it on his blade while going airborne to provide one of the most electric assists this season against the New York Rangers.

Auston Matthews smacked down a pass in the right circle, placed the puck on his blade tape and whipped a shot into the left side of the net to become the fastest player to score 50 goals in an NHL season in 28 years.

Auston Matthews scored twice and Alexander Kerfoot netted a game-winner in overtime to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a fierce comeback win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of their NHL playoff series.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews is the winner of the 2021-22 Hart Memorial Trophy, given annually to the NHL's MVP, the league announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning players funneled playoff intensity into a giant melee in the third period of their first-round meeting.

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Boston Bruins in the first game of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, launching the NHL's 16-team postseason bracket Monday in Raleigh, N.C.