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.

Dec 12, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson (95) celebrates his third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

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Dec 6, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) and Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Dec 4, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alexander Holtz (26) celebrates scoring a goal with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7), defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) and left wing Tanner Pearson (70) against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images

3 Vegas Golden Knights players who have underperformed so far in 2024-25

Dec 6, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) and Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Report Card: Grading the Vegas Golden Knights through the first two months of 2024-25

Nov 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Ivan Barbashev (49) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

December breakout stars: One Golden Knights player is heating up

May 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) takes down Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) in the Vegas zone during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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May 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) and the Golden Knights wait to shake hands with the Dallas Stars after the Stars defeat the Golden Knights in game seven of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Where do the Golden Knights rank in playoff series wins since 2009?

Dec 15, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) attempts to slow down Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) celebrates

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Jan 11, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) celebrates with

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