Matthews Lights It Up, Fiala Scares for U.S.
Auston Matthews channels his inner Captain America with a three-point explosion that powers Team USA past Germany and clinches a quarterfinal bye in Milan. The Toronto star, fresh off a Leafs slump, reminds everyone why he's the league's goal king by dominating both ends while his NHL teammates feed off his fire. Kevin Fiala gives the Americans a momentary heart palpitation, but Connor Hellebuyck stands tall between the pipes as the squad eyes gold with the playoffs looming.
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