Toronto Maple Leafs captain and Team USA hockey star Auston Matthews has gone public with his girlfriend, Vanessa Piunno, shortly after securing gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Instagram Official Moment
Piunno, 26, shared photos on Instagram capturing the celebration 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 depicts the couple embracing, Matthews smiling while holding a glass of white wine. Piunno wore a jacket featuring Matthews’ name, an eagle emblem, and his No. 34 on the sleeve.
Her caption reads: ‘A month to remember forever.’
Couple’s Background
Piunno, a certified medical aesthetician specializing in non-surgical treatments, has been dating Matthews since 2025. She previously hinted at the relationship through posts showing his back turned toward the camera.
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.
Post-Victory Celebrations
Following the triumph, Matthews and teammates celebrated at a Miami nightclub. They later visited the White House and attended the State of the Union address. The White House visit drew attention amid a lighthearted remark by President Donald Trump about the women’s hockey team, which also claimed gold. Team members laughed during a locker-room call from FBI Director Kash Patel shortly after the win.
