Before the season started, Matvei Michkov was considered one of the leading contenders for the Calder Memorial Trophy that goes to the league's top rookie.
In just three games into his NHL career, Matvei Michkov is already making noise, raising the question of just how good he can become. After scoring two goals in a feisty and thrilling matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers winger showcased not only his offensive talent but also his potential to be a game-changer.
The big rookie in the City of Brotherly Love is looking to take off after a breakout performance. On Tuesday night, Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov scored not once, but twice, against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Philadelphia Flyers were thrilled when they signed Russian forward Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract. The team's first-round pick in 2023 was expected to continue playing in the KHL for a few more years before making the jump to North America, but he defied those expectations and opted to join the Flyers this year.
There was a lot of action last night in the NHL. And let’s just say that summing up the evening wasn’t easy, because there was so much good stuff. Let’s take a look together: The moment fans in Philly have been waiting for finally arrived last night: Matvei Michkov scored his first NHL goal.
It only took Matvei Michkov three games to get his first NHL goal, and the experience was so nice, he did it twice, as the Philadelphia Flyers winger scored not one, but two goals on Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers.
In his second game in the NHL, rookie Matvei Michkov notched his first assist versus the Calgary Flames. In his third, he scored his first goal against the Flames’ provincial rivals, the Edmonton Oilers.
Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers were, at least for a moment, the next beneficiaries of the Edmonton Oilers’ dismal start to the 2024-25 season.
Despite vowing not to have a slow start this season, the Edmonton Oilers are 0-3 through the first week of the season, and the fanbase is already starting to get restless.
Despite a 6-3 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday night, the Philadelphia Flyers’ line of Matvei Michkov, Morgan Frost, and Travis Konecny is playing like one of the NHL’s best.
While the Montreal Canadiens were having a horrible preseason on several levels, Matvei Michkov was burning up the league in Philadelphia. In fact, the young Russian prodigy topped the scoring charts in pre-season games with seven points, including three goals in four games.
When the Habs selected David Reinbacher 5th overall in the 2023 draft, many fans were disappointed that Kent Hughes passed on Matvei Michkov. Ultimately, it was the Philadelphia Flyers who took the risk on the young prospect two picks later, and Daniel Brière's gamble paid off, as Michkov is now an NHL player.
Philadelphia Flyers fans have reason for real excitement this season thanks to center prospect Matvei Michkov.
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Many people are criticizing the Canadiens for not selecting Matvei Michkov in the 2023 draft. That was already the case in 2023, but it’s been even more so since Michkov arrived in Pennsylvania in the last few months and went on a tear at the Flyers’ camp.
The Philadelphia Flyers just missed out on the Stanley Cup playoffs last year – but the fanbase is already optimistic about 2024-25. Not because they’re expected to be serious contenders – they aren’t.
Most of the attention following the 2024 NHL Entry Draft focused on the Canadiens prospect who was picked fifth overall, rather than Michael Hage, who ended up joining the Canadiens with the 21st overall pick.
On October 4th, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres launched their seasons in the opening game of the NHL Global Series, held this year in Prague, Czechia.
Matvei Michkov has been having fun since his arrival in Philly. Before tonight’s game, the man who could have been drafted by the Habs in 2023 had collected six points in just three preparatory games.
One of the biggest limiters of the Philadelphia Flyers’ upside over the past few seasons has been their power play. Finishing with the worst scoring efficiency in their last three campaigns, no franchise has ever had a man advantage so consistently in the dumps.
Matvei Michkov is not only making a strong case to crack the Philadelphia Flyers’ lineup this season, but because he’s been so dynamic, he’s getting way-too-early Calder Trophy nods from fans who have seen the young Russian wow in training camp and pre-season for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Matvei Michkov put on his superhero cape once again, scoring the game-tying and game-winning goals in the Philadelphia Flyers’ 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.
Matvei Michkov wasted little time proving he was worth the wait.
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