Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 8, 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.

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Apr 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) and center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrate after they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Apr 10, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) moves the puck ahead of Florida Panthers left wing Jonah Gadjovich (12) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Apr 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) battles for the puck in front of Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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Nov 15, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (37) moves the puck ahead of Detroit Red Wings left wing Adam Erne (73) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Apr 14, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Detroit Red Wings celebrate their win over the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

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Jan 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Detroit Red Wings huddle during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

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Nov 15, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano (77) helps goaltender John Gibson (36) defend the goal against Detroit Red Wings center Oskar Sundqvist (70) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Mar 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Red Wings fans celebrate a goal scored in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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