On social media, it seems, many hockey fans like controversy, like when a player says something that can be twisted to show ...

The Philadelphia Flyers haven’t even hit the ice for the 2025–26 season, but friendly tensions may already be brewing between their dynamic young star and new head coach.

Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov didn’t just meet expectations in hisfirst NHL season, he blasted right through them. Yet inexplicably, there appearto be some people around the league who ...

Matvei Michkov returned to the lineup against the San Jose Sharks on Monday night and quickly learned his lesson after his ...

Matvei Michkov had an excellent rookie year for the Philadelphia Flyers last season, but don't expect him to reach his full ...

Michkov came over from Russia and joined the Flyers two years ahead of schedule. Then, even through some notable ups and downs, the 20-year-old went on to lead the team and the NHL rookie race in ...

Michkov finished eighth on the Flyers' all-time rookie single-season scoring list. "He's a special athlete, person," general manager Danny Briere said over two weeks ago.

Mar 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Wells Fargo Center.

Michkov aimed to produce more points, despite leading all NHL rookies in goals (26) and tying San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini for the overall points (63) lead among rookie forwards.

So Michkov had a tall order to become the first Flyers player to ever win the Calder Trophy. But how he wasn't voted as a finalist is hard to comprehend.