Crosby has plenty of international experience for Canada while Leafs star Matthews is the Americans’ biggest threat for the best-on-best tournament.

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The 4 Nations Face-Off captains and leadership groups for Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. must guide their teams to a win with little margin for error.

Crosby also wore the "C" at the 2014 Sochi Games and 2016 World Cup. Canada is 45-5-0 in games when he has worn its sweater overall.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will captain the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. More coming. The Canadian Press

As speculation rises over which players may decide to sit out the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews will be suiting up for Team

Also receiving the honour of being named to their respective leadership group is Maple Leafs star William Nylander, who will represent Team Sweden

Auston Matthews being named Team USA captain comes as no great surprise but it is a testament to his health as he’s looked better in January than any other month this season.

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Auston Matthews will wear the 'C' for the red, white and blue. The Toronto Maple Leafs star has been named captain for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament set for next month in Montreal and Boston.

The NHL and Fanatics on Friday revealed additional details included in each of the four jerseys that will be worn at the upcoming 4 Nations