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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.

Stars Clinch Central Division Title After 3-1 Win Over Kraken

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

With their 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken, the Dallas Stars have clinched the Central Division for the first time since 2015-16. They also sit atop the Western Conference with…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Maple Leafs – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. RED WINGS (38-32-9)…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Toronto Maple Leafs

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Stars – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

The Seattle Kraken take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. KRAKEN (33-32-13) at STARS (50-21-9)…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Seattle Kraken

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Rangers – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others.…

Categories New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Golden Knights Clinch Playoff Spot After 7-2 Win Over Wild

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights have clinched a spot in the playoffs for the second season in a row after their 7-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Friday. They have…

Categories NHL News, Vegas Golden Knights

Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs Oilers – 4/12/24

Matthew Zator | April 12, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL. com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. COYOTES (34-40-5) at OILERS (48-24-5) 9…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Blues – 4/12/24

Matthew Zator | April 12, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes take on the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL. com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. HURRICANES (50-22-7) at BLUES (42-32-5)…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News, Projected Lineups, St Louis Blues

Crosby Records 1,000th Career Assist & Passes Esposito in Points

Matthew Zator | April 11, 2024

Sidney Crosby is now 10th alone on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. With a goal and two assists against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, he passed the great Phil…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Playoff Clinching Scenarios & Storylines – 4/11/24

Matthew Zator | April 11, 2024

The NHL has 10 games scheduled for the evening of April 11, with one playoff-clinching scenario, a potential division title, and the first confirmed matchup for the first round. Here…

Categories NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs Canucks – 4/10/24

Matthew Zator | April 10, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes 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. COYOTES (33-40-5) at CANUCKS (48-22-8) 10:30 p.m.…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for the Blackhawks vs Blues – 4/10/24

Matthew Zator | April 10, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. BLACKHAWKS (23-49-5) at BLUES (41-32-5) 8…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Projected Lineups, St Louis Blues

Projected Lineups for the Golden Knights vs Oilers – 4/10/24

Matthew Zator | April 10, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (42-27-8) at OILERS (47-24-5)…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vegas Golden Knights
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