Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner rally behind top prospect Easton Cowan ahead of WJC

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Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan is getting encouragement from captain Auston Matthews and others as he prepares for the World Junior Championship. Messages from Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Fraser Minten aimed to boost his confidence before the tournament.

Marner and Minten wished Cowan good luck, saying, "Good luck" and “Do your thing out there.” Auston Matthews added:

“Good luck, score some goals. Play your game, and good things will come.”