Where does Matvei Michkov rank historically among the Flyers so far? Michkov, who is hoping to be the first Flyer to win Rookie of the Year, was named October's top rookie after posting nine points in his first 10 games.

To be clear, from Day 1 of training camp Tortorella has left little doubt he thinks the world of Michkov. The winger’s work ethic, competitiveness and internal fire have endeared him to the Flyers’ often tough-to-please coach. Yes, there’s a nearly half-century age gap between the two, but there seems to be a real affection there.

Michkov paces all rookies in October to win Rookie of the Month honors. Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov (4g-5a, 9pts in 11 GP) who led all rookies in goals and tied for most points has been named NHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Everyone watching Flyers games knows how good Matvei Michkov is. Now the NHL has taken notice. On Friday, Michkov was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for October. He skated in 11 games and potted four goals and five assists,

Flyers rookie sensation, Matvei Michkov, is off to a hot start in the 2024-25 NHL season, but will his rookie year surpass that of the 2023-24 Calder Trophy winner, Connor Bedard?

The Philadelphia Flyers were missing a familiar face during Thursday's 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Flyers fans were caught off guard before the game when the team announced that rookie forward Matvei Michkov would be a healthy scratch. After the win, head coach John Tortorella explained his decision.

Matvei Michkov may be turning heads in Philadelphia, but the Flyers' rookie winger caught the attention of the NHL. On Friday, the NHL named the 19-year-old the Rookie of the Month for October after he led all rookies with four goals and nine points.

Matvei Michkov, who led all rookies in goals (4), points (t-9), power-play goals (3), power-play assists (t-3) and power-play points (6), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for October. #NHLStats: https://t.co/pNewUhNqIo pic.twitter.com/HaDW2AT789

Michkov, who made his NHL debut on Oct. 11 at VAN, also ranked among the top October rookies in assists (3rd; 5) and shots on goal (3rd; 20) while pacing rookie forwards in both total (202:43) and average (18:26) time on ice – behind only Hutson overall (250:53 TOI, 22:48 TOI/GP).

After a rocky start against the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers’ superstar rookie Matvei Michkov found himself benched by head coach John Tortorella as part of a learning experience.

Michkov was the Flyers' seventh overall pick in the 2023 Draft and has already shown he's the real deal. Out of all the rookies in the league, he leads in power-play goals with th