Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov recently scored a highlight-reel Michigan goal, also known as a lacrosse-style goal, during a charity hockey game in Russia. The event, dubbed the "Match of the Year," was organized by NHL players Artemi Panarin and Mikhail Sergachev and featured other prominent players like Alex Ovechkin.
Michkov's impressive maneuver occurred during a period where he has been training in his native Russia. This past season, Michkov recorded 51 points in 81 games, a slight decrease from his rookie campaign. During the Flyers' surprising playoff run, he played in a few games and registered one point. The team expects more from Michkov in the 2026-27 season as they aim to contend for the playoffs after moving beyond their rebuilding phase.