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.

Nov 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) and center Charlie Coyle (13) and defenseman Mason Lohrei (6) celebrates a goal scored by Coyle against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Nov 3, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) takes a shot against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Nov 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) is congratulated by defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (29) and right wing David Pastrnak (88) after scoring a goal during the second period against the Calgary Flames at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Nov 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) reaches for the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Oct 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) makes a save as Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) battle for position in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Oct 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Cole Koepke (45) celebrates his goal with defenseman Andrew Peeke (52) and center John Beecher (19) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Oct 19, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Bruin defenseman Charlie McAvoy at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Harry Caston-Imagn Images

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Oct 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) holds back Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (28) from getting to a loose puck at the side of the net of Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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Boston Bruins v Florida Panthers

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Florida Panthers v Boston Bruins - Game Six

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May 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) controls the puck during the third period in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Mar 19, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Jesper Boqvist (70) tucks the puck past Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Apr 2, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) pressures St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

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May 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Danton Heinen (43) checks Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) during the second period in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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May 14, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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