This is the full roster of players and coaches participating in the ‘Match of the Year’
Alex Ovechkin won't be the only Washington Capitals player participating in this year's Match of the Year -- an exhibition bringing together…
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GAMES PLAYED
20
GOALS
31
ASSISTS
51
POINTS
14.8
AVG TOI
Player Rating
69
Percentile among forwards
Goal %
53%
70th percentile among
forwards
Expected Goal %
53%
78th percentile among
forwards
Shot Attempt %
49%
59th percentile among
forwards
Matvei Michkov: Career stats
Matvei Michkov: On-ice rates 2025-26
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Emoji placement represents the rate of events that happen, both by the player's team and their opponents, when the player is on the ice during five-on-five. Current season only.
Matvei Michkov: Player rating per season
The player rating is a comparison of the player’s on-ice impact compared to other players in that position. The number is a weighted rolling average from previous seasons, and it ranges from 0 to 100.
Michkov news, updates, and analysis on RMNB
Matvei Michkov ‘isn’t as untouchable’ as once thought after highly disappointing playoff run with Philadelphia Flyers (report)
Matvei Michkov did not have the sophomore NHL season many expected. After a 63-point (26g, 37a) rookie campaign saw him finish fourth…
Matvei Michkov expected to be healthy-scratched in Game 5 by Flyers’ Rick Tocchet: ‘That’s the way you develop them’
The Philadelphia Flyers will have their second shot at eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup…
Alex Ovechkin to be joined for annual Ovi Cup game by current and former NHL stars like Pavel Datsyuk, Kirill Kaprizov, and Matvei Michkov
Alex Ovechkin will be back on the ice in a few weeks on the final day of the Ovi Cup in Moscow,…
Matvei Michkov describes his disbelief when he was first told to dump and chase: ‘I’d hit the ice and still do my own thing’
Matvei Michkov experienced a bit of a culture shock when he arrived in North America from the KHL last season. The Philadelphia…
Matvei Michkov addresses Alex Ovechkin’s critical comments that he shows off too much
Alex Ovechkin made some headlines in February when he stated that he wished young Russian star Matvei Michkov would show off a…
Philadelphia Flyers hire UFC fighter and bare-knuckle boxer as fight coaches: ‘Michkov, they were saying, he needs to learn how to fight, he can’t fight’
The Philadelphia Flyers appear serious about bringing the rough and tumble "Broad Street Bullies" culture of the 1970s back. Bare Knuckles Fighting…
Alex Ovechkin on Matvei Michkov’s rookie season performance: ‘He’s a great guy, doing well. But I wish he would show off a little less.’
The Washington Capitals recently secured a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers days before the NHL's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.…
Matvei Michkov attempts to perfect ‘Michigan’ at Flyers practice day after being stopped by Charlie Lindgren in game
Matvei Michkov attempted to score a 'Michigan' on Charlie Lindgren in the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-3 loss on Thursday night. Michkov was stopped…
Matvei Michkov tries to notch hat trick on Michigan attempt despite John Tortorella’s past pleas panning move
Matvei Michkov scored twice in the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. However, the talented 20-year-old Russian…
Matvei Michkov benched for half of Flyers game after getting into heated shouting match with John Tortorella
Matvei Michkov might need to make a stop in Gritty's rage room after tonight's Philadelphia Flyers game against the New York Islanders.…
John Tortorella says coaching Matvei Michkov can be difficult due to English language barrier: ‘There’s so much going on around him and he really doesn’t understand’
John Tortorella was a guest on TNT's pregame show on Wednesday night, and opened up about some of the challenges facing him…
Alex Ovechkin on Matvei Michkov ahead of ‘historical’ first NHL game against each other: ‘He’s a talented guy. He’s in good hands over here.’
The first clash between Alex Ovechkin, the most prominent Russian hockey player in NHL history, and Matvei Michkov, perhaps today's most highly-touted…
Ivan Miroshnichenko and Matvei Michkov begin stoking playful NHL rivalry at NHLPA Showcase. Michkov: ‘I think I will win.” Miroshnichenko: ‘No chance.’
The NHL could have a fun new rivalry brewing between two talented Russian playmakers and goal-scorers in the Metropolitan Division this season…
Ivan Miroshnichenko to participate in 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
The NHLPA Rookie Showcase is returning to MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia for the third straight year and fourth time overall.…
Matvei Michkov throws a strike during ceremonial first pitch at Philadelphia Phillies game
It's unclear how much experience Matvei Michkov has with baseball, but Monday, while throwing out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a…
Philadelphia Flyers officially welcome Matvei Michkov to the team: ‘I’m very happy to be here’
Three weeks after Matvei Michkov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, the Russian forward flew over to the United…
Matvei Michkov reportedly will join Philadelphia Flyers next season after leaving KHL’s SKA Saint Petersburg
The Philadelphia Flyers are adding a major piece to their roster ahead of next season. Matvei Michkov, the seventh-overall selection in the…
Matvei Michkov expected to forego final two years of KHL contract and join Philadelphia Flyers ahead of next season
The Philadelphia Flyers could get a big boost ahead of next season if reporting from Russia ends up being true. Sport Express'…
Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov loaned to HC Sochi after only skating six minutes in first four games of KHL season
Matvei Michkov has not had the start to his 2023-24 KHL season that he would have wanted. The 18-year-old Philadelphia Flyers prospect…
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