The crowd in Montreal didn't hand Auston Matthews a warm reception, and now Keith Tkachuk has praised Team USA's captain for the reaction he garnered.

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.

After experiencing an absolutely incredible Four Nations tournament, we are now back to normal, or back to the National Hockey League regular season. In fact, NHL hockey will return today, with 14 games scheduled.

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.

Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal in overtime for Canada, lifting them to a 3-2 victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game.

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.