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San Ramon Today
By the People, for the People
San Ramon-born Auston Matthews scores twice in USA hockey rout of Germany
Team USA captain tallies 2 goals and an assist in 5-1 victory at Milan Cortina Olympics
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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San Ramon native Auston Matthews, the captain of the U.S. men's hockey team, scored two goals and added an assist to lead Team USA to a decisive 5-1 victory over Germany in preliminary round action at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Why it matters
Matthews, a star player for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, is one of the top American hockey players competing at the Winter Games. His performance in this lopsided win over Germany is an encouraging sign for the U.S. team's medal hopes in the tournament.
The details
Matthews scored the game's opening goal in the first period and added another tally in the second as the U.S. built a commanding 4-1 lead. He also recorded an assist on one of the other American goals. In total, four different U.S. players found the back of the net in the decisive preliminary round victory.
- The game took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
- Matthews scored the opening goal in the first period.
The players
Auston Matthews
The captain of the U.S. men's hockey team and a star player for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL.
Team USA
The United States men's national ice hockey team competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Germany
The German men's national ice hockey team that faced off against Team USA in preliminary round action.
What they’re saying
“Auston really set the tone for us today with his play. He's a true leader and we're going to need more of that as the tournament goes on.”
— Patrick Kane, U.S. men's hockey team forward (NBC Sports)
What’s next
Team USA will next face off against Canada in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday, February 18th.
The takeaway
Auston Matthews' dominant performance in the preliminary round win over Germany is a promising sign for the U.S. men's hockey team's chances of medaling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
