Auston Matthews, captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Team USA, has gone public with his girlfriend Vanessa Piunno on Instagram, just weeks after securing gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Instagram Official Moment

Piunno, 26, shared photos capturing the couple’s celebrations following Team USA’s 2-1 victory over Canada. One image shows Matthews, 28, with his arm around her, gold medal draped around his neck. Another blurry shot captures him smiling while holding a glass of white wine as they embrace.

Piunno wore a jacket featuring Matthews’ name, an eagle emblem, and his No. 34 on the sleeve. She captioned the posts: ‘A month to remember forever.’

Relationship Background

The couple began dating in 2025. Piunno, a certified medical aesthetician specializing in non-surgical treatments, had previously hinted at the relationship through subtle social media posts showing Matthews from behind.

Key Role in Olympic Triumph

Matthews played a pivotal part in Team USA’s gold medal run, culminating in the narrow win against rivals Canada. The victory marked a high point for the U.S. hockey program.

Post-Victory Celebrations

Following the win, Matthews and his 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 trip sparked controversy, occurring hours after Trump joked about the U.S. women’s hockey team, which also claimed gold. Team members laughed during a locker room call from FBI Director Kash Patel after the victory.