Matvei Michkov W PHI Fri 3/20/26 3:08 AM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov notched two assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov helped out on goals by Noah Cates and Travis Sanheim in the second period. The 21-year-old Michkov has three helpers over his last two contests and looks to be a bit more comfortable since moving back to his natural right-wing position. The winger is now at 36 points (16 goals, 20 helpers), 132 shots on net, 25 hits, 59 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 67 appearances this season.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Tue 3/10/26 1:55 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-3 in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov was playing on his natural right wing Monday after a long look on his off wing. While he got a goal, his line with Noah Cates and Denver Barkey struggled at even strength. Michkov has suffered from the sophomore slump, earning 16 goals, 33 points, 125 shots on net, 51 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 62 appearances after his 26-goal, 63-point rookie campaign.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Fri 2/27/26 1:02 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov scored two goals, one on the power play and one in overtime, in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov opened the door for a Flyers' comeback at the 10:25 mark of the second period with a power-play tally. He'd later score the game-winning goal at 2:10 of overtime with a wrister. The 21-year-old winger netted multiple goals for the third time this season, and he has 15 goals and 31 points in 57 contests. That said, those numbers represent a downgrade compared to his rookie year, when he posted 26 goals and 63 points across 80 contests in 2024-25.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Fri 1/30/26 1:47 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov has four goals and an assist over his last eight contests. The winger is up to 13 goals, 28 points, 112 shots on net, 49 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 52 appearances. The 21-year-old remains in a middle-six role, and it doesn't look like he'll be shaking off his sophomore slump any time soon.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Sat 1/24/26 12:10 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov recorded two even-strength goals and a power-play assist in Friday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov delivered his best outing of the 2025-26 campaign so far. His last multi-point performance came back on Dec. 30, and Friday's performance was his first time he scored two goals in a game since Nov. 29. Michkov hasn't been able to repeat the numbers he accomplished as a rookie, but he is up to 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) in 49 contests this season. Playing in a bottom-six role limits his upside, but he remains a player worth rostering in deeper leagues and dynasty formats.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Fri 1/16/26 2:43 AM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov scored a goal Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
It was the talented winger's first goal in 10 games (three assists). Michkov has 10 goals, 14 assists and 45 shots in 45 games. He sits seventh in team scoring, and he's on pace for just 41 points. That's a 22 point drop for Michkov, who finished second in team scoring with 63 points last season. He finished in a tie with Macklin Celebrini for second in rookie scoring last year, but unlike Celebrini, Michkov is suffering from the sophomore flu. He'll rebound eventually, but this is not what his managers or the team expected.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Wed 1/7/26 12:39 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov (foot) is slated to play Thursday versus Toronto, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov missed Tuesday's 5-2 win over Anaheim due to the injury. He has nine goals and 23 points in 40 appearances in 2025-26. Michkov will likely serve in a top-six capacity and on the first power-play unit in his return.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Tue 1/6/26 6:41 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov (foot) won't play against Anaheim on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov will miss at least one game after taking a puck to his foot in Saturday's 5-2 win over Edmonton. He was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, which could make this a short absence. Michkov has nine goals, 23 points and 78 shots on net in 40 appearances this season.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Tue 1/6/26 10:58 AM
Matvei Michkov
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Michkov (foot) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with Anaheim, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov suffered a foot injury against Edmonton on Saturday, which caused him to miss Monday's practice, but the 21-year-old winger was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate. The Russian has scored just one goal in his last 16 outings while putting up 30 shots, though he has chipped in eight helpers over that stretch.
Matvei Michkov W PHI Mon 1/5/26 1:07 PM
Matvei Michkov
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Head coach Rick Tocchet said Monday that Michkov took a shot to the foot during Saturday's game against the Oilers and is being evaluated, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Michkov hasn't yet missed a game this season, but he wasn't on the ice for Monday's practice session, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against Anaheim. If the 21-year-old is forced to miss time, Nicolas Deslauriers and Nikita Grebenkin will be candidates to enter the lineup.