Auston Matthews Celebrates Gold Medal with New Girlfriend
Toronto Maple Leafs captain and Team USA star Auston Matthews, 28, has made his relationship Instagram official with 26-year-old Vanessa Piunno following the gold medal triumph at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Piunno shared celebratory photos on her Instagram account, captioned ‘A month to remember forever.’ One image captures Matthews with his arm around her, gold medal draped around his neck. Another blurry shot shows the couple embracing, Matthews smiling while holding a glass of white wine.
Piunno sports a jacket featuring Matthews’ name, an eagle emblem on the sleeve, and his number 34.
Relationship Timeline and Background
The couple has been dating since 2025. Piunno, a certified medical aesthetician specializing in non-surgical treatments, previously hinted at the romance through posts showing Matthews’ back turned toward the camera.
Key Role in Team USA’s Victory
Matthews played a pivotal role in Team USA’s 2-1 gold medal win over Canada in the final. The victory capped a dominant Olympic run for the American squad.
Post-Victory Celebrations and Controversy
After the win, Matthews and teammates celebrated at a Miami nightclub. They later visited President Donald Trump at the White House and attended the State of the Union address.
The White House visit drew controversy, occurring shortly after Trump joked about the U.S. women’s hockey team, which also secured gold. Team members laughed during a post-victory locker room call from FBI Director Kash Patel’s phone.
