Skip to content
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL News
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL Rumors
  • Substack
  • Archives
  • More…
    • 2025 NHL Draft
    • Trade Deadline
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Prospects
    • World Juniors
    • PWHL
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Season Previews
    • Books
    • NHL History
    • Write for us
    • THW on YouTube
    • 2024 NHL Draft Guide
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL News
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL Rumors
  • Substack
  • Archives
  • More…
    • 2025 NHL Draft
    • Trade Deadline
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Prospects
    • World Juniors
    • PWHL
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Season Previews
    • Books
    • NHL History
    • Write for us
    • THW on YouTube
    • 2024 NHL Draft Guide

Matthew Zator

Matthew Zator is the HockeyPedia/Media Editor at THW and a writer who covers the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. He loves talking about young players and their potential, and has been passionate hockey fan for the last 30 years. Before joining The Hockey Writers, he was a contributor for Canuck Way and Last Word on Hockey and went to BCIT for their Sports Broadcasting course. He also has a BA from Trinity Western University minoring in teaching and psychology. He has been with The Hockey Writers since 2019. Matthew also hosts The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner and various other NHL at-large shows on YouTube.

Canucks Defeat Ducks 5-4 in Fast-Paced Pacific Division Battle

Matthew Zator | November 27, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks blew 2-0 and 3-1 leads, but a late goal and an empty-netter in the third period ended up being the difference, as they beat the Pacific Division-leading…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Projected Lineups, Starting Goalies, Injuries, Updates

Matthew Zator | November 26, 2025

Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinée games.…

Categories Column, Editor Picks, Injury Report, Projected Lineups, Starting Goalies

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 26

Matthew Zator | November 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 27 If it weren’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 25

Matthew Zator | November 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 26 Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24

Matthew Zator | November 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 25 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a…

Categories Archives, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Stars History

Flames Push Winning Streak to 3 Games With 5-2 Victory Over Canucks

Matthew Zator | November 24, 2025

The Calgary Flames (8-13-3) trailed early, but scored five straight to take down the Vancouver Canucks (9-12-2) 5-2 on Sunday night at Rogers Arena. It was their third-straight victory, putting…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for Flames vs. Canucks – 11/23/25

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2025

The Calgary Flames take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (7-13-3) at CANUCKS (9-11-2) 9 p.m. ET;…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for Kraken vs. Islanders – 11/23/25

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2025

The Seattle Kraken take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (11-5-5) at ISLANDERS (12-8-2) 5…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Seattle Kraken

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 24 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Lightning History, Rangers History

3 Standouts From Goldeneyes’ Home Opener Against the Torrent

Matthew Zator | November 22, 2025

The Vancouver Goldeneyes opened their inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season with a comeback win over the Seattle Torrent on Friday in front of a sold-out Pacific Coliseum. They…

Categories PWHL

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22

Matthew Zator | November 22, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 23 If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21

Matthew Zator | November 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 22 This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a…

Categories Archives, Flames History, Hockey History, Kraken History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History
Older posts
Page1 Page2 … Page119 Next →

Editor’s Choices

NHL Rumors: Hughes & Maple Leafs, Kane Trade, Oilers and Binnington

Ottawa Senators Trade Targets: Top Wingers for a Home Run Deal

Maple Leafs: 3 Potential Trade Targets From the Vancouver Canucks

Latest from THW

Kolyachonok’s 3rd Period Heroics Give Stars 3-2 Win Over Kraken

Canucks Defeat Ducks 5-4 in Fast-Paced Pacific Division Battle

Nick Suzuki Gets 400th Point in Canadiens Win Over Mammoth

Avalanche Bury the Sharks 6-0 for their 10th Straight Win

Wild Stay Hot With 4-3 Overtime Win Over Blackhawks

Vasilevskiy Solid Again vs Flames as Lightning Win 5th Straight

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Thrilling 3-2 OT Win Over St. Louis

Latest Rankings & Lists

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 6

The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Preseason Update

Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2025-26 Preseason Update

Search THW

Links

  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Editorial Standards
  • Substack Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Comment Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

About THW…

Founded in 2009, and 100% Canadian-owned, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read millions of times every month.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2025 The Hockey Writers
  • Home
  • NHL Teams
  • THW Headlines
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL News
  • Latest NHL Rumors
  • THW Substack
  • THW Archives
  • 2025 NHL Entry Draft
  • NHL Prospects
  • Trade Deadline
  • HockeyPedia
  • PWHL
  • Milestone Tracker
  • Team Salary Cap Info
  • Write for THW
  • NHL Entry Draft
  • THW on YouTube
  • THW Bluesky
  • THW Twitter
  • THW Facebook
  • THW Mastodon

Recent Posts

  • Kolyachonok’s 3rd Period Heroics Give Stars 3-2 Win Over Kraken
  • Canucks Defeat Ducks 5-4 in Fast-Paced Pacific Division Battle
  • Nick Suzuki Gets 400th Point in Canadiens Win Over Mammoth
  • Avalanche Bury the Sharks 6-0 for their 10th Straight Win
  • Wild Stay Hot With 4-3 Overtime Win Over Blackhawks