Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 26, 2024

Todd Matthews ran Sabre Noise and Raising Zona under the pen name Sion Fawkes between 2022 and 2024 before he switched his full focus to the NHL. A lifelong hockey fan, Todd now covers the entire NHL at FanSided as the Lead Editor and he is always happy to write about the league’s current happenings and its history. When he’s not writing about hockey, Todd is often found working out either in the gym or running on trails. He is a fan of symphonic and power metal, and an avid listener of audiobooks, particularly in the fantasy genre, and he can be reached at todd.matthews@fansided.com.

Dec 23, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) chases after a loose puck as Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) defends during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…No. 2 Wild Card coming down to the wire

Apr 13, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 14th, 2025

Apr 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) and center Roope Hintz (24) and center Mikael Granlund (64) celebrates a power play goal scored by Robertson against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 13th, 2025

Apr 11, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers right winger Corey Perry (90), defenseman Evan Bouchard (2), left winger Viktor Arvidsson (33), centre Adam Henrique (19), and centre Connor McDavid celebrate a goal on the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 12th, 2025

Apr 2, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) celebrates a goal with center Seth Jarvis (24), left wing Taylor Hall (71), defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) and center Sebastian Aho (20) against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 11th, 2025

Apr 9, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek (14) celebrates with forward Mats Zuccarello (36), forward Joel Eriksson Ek (14), forward Marco Rossi (23) and forward Kiril Kaprizov (97) after completing a hat trick on a power play goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 10th, 2025

Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault (35) celebrates the win against the Detroit Red Wings with teammates at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 9th, 2025

Apr 6, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators Lleft wingDavid Perron (57) celebrates with team his goal scored in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

If the NHL Playoffs started today…April 8th, 2025

Nov 20, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund (64) scores a short-handed goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars in prime position to snag the Stanley Cup following blockbuster trade

Jan 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) moves the puck against Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

3 players from the Central Division who will end the season in a new uniform

Jan 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyson Foerster (71) and New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) battle for the puck with goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30 during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

3 goalies who deserved consideration for NHL’s Stars of the Week of February 3rd

Jan 28, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Which skaters should have been the NHL’s Stars of the Week? February 3rd Edition

Jan 30, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with team his goal scored in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

3 burning questions to follow as the NHL heats up in February

Feb 1, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) talks to New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

3 irrelevant teams priming for an intense NHL playoff race as a contender plummets

Jan 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) takes a shot at Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) in a shootout at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 NHL Games of the Week of February 3rd, 2025 that scream high stakes

Sweden v Canada - Third Place Match - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia

Undergoing the impossible task of ranking the 4 Nations Face-Off jerseys