Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews

Joined: Feb 5, 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.

Apr 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) moves the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Feb 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan address the media after the game against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Apr 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) reacts with center Connor Dewar (19) after Crosby scored a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) takes the ice against the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Conor Timmins (20) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrate a goal by Letang against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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