Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov discussed his NHL debut in a July 19 interview. Michkov finished the 2024–25 season ...

Even for players like Philadelphia Flyers star Matvei Michkov, making your first NHL appearance can be a little frazzling.

Matvei Michkov described his NHL debut with the Flyers as “playing on PlayStation,” overwhelmed but thrilled by the moment.

It’s hard to imagine a more determined tone from the 20-year-old phenom, who dazzled in his NHL debut season but left the year wanting more—not personally, but competitively.

Matvei Michkov had a fantastic rookie season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Registering 63 points in 80 games as a 20-year-old learning the English language, it went about as well as anyone could ...

The Flyers now know they will open the season on Oct. 9 in Florida vs. the Panthers. We took an early stab at projecting how ...

Matvei Michkov had an impressive rookie season, but his upside is so much greater. He will be the league's top breakout star in 2025–26.

Entering the 2023 NHL Draft, his shot was among his most exciting traits. If Zegras can emerge as Michkov’s setup man, something he lacked, we may see an offensive surge for both individuals.