If there is one major takeaway after the 2026 Winter Olympics for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, it's that Auston Matthews has it in him to win it all. And his Team USA teammate Jack Hughes wants anyone who doubts that he can do that, to be quiet.
After Hughes, Matthews, and the rest of Team USA defeated Canada in overtime by a score of 2-1 -- in which Hughes ended up scoring the historic golden goal -- the New Jersey Devils captain was very blunt in defense of his national captain.
#NJDevils Jack Hughes goes to bat for USAud83cuddfaud83cuddf8 teammate and captain Auston Matthews:
“I think it doesn't matter what anyone says now.