If you were curious about the start of the Auston Matthews era before this season, you're surely riveted now. 2 overall pick Patrik Laine and the Jets on Wednesday night in Winnipeg (8 p.m. Then, after Sean Monahan withdrew from the World Cup of Hockey because of an injury, Matthews was added to Team North America. In his second game, against the Bruins, Matthews was solid despite being held scoreless in 16:51 of ice time. Wednesday night's game against Laine and the Jets could be an opportunity to get back on the score sheet.

Source: CBC News October 19, 2016 13:07 UTC