Matthews put up an assist Thursday in Team USA's 6-1 victory over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-off in Montreal. He played a quiet, effective game while his teammates, namely Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk,

Team USA captain Auston Matthews left a resounding statement after the loss to Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, which included an injury to NHL star Matthew Tkachuk.

Not only did Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk leave the club’s 2-1 loss to Team Sweden on Monday night, but the U.S. already was without Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, Florida Panthers alternate captain Matthew Tkachuk and defenceman Charlie McAvoy.

Tensions at TD Garden in Boston were at a fever pitch as Team USA and Canada faced off at the start of the first period at the 4 Nations title game. The Canadians got the early jump with a goal by speedster Nathan MacKinnon at the 4:48 mark of the first period.

The NHL says 10.1 million North American viewers tuned in for Saturday’s USA-Canada game at the 4 Nations Face-Off — topping every non-Stanley Cup Final game since 2014. Canadian forward Brandon Hagel shared his mentality before entering the 4 Nations Face-Off:

Auston Matthews played well in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, but Team USA lost to Canada 3-2 in overtime. Matthews had three points in the tournament, including two assists in the final.