Matvei Michkov

Matvei Michkov is a Russian winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers, taken seventh overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Michkov scored 26 goals as a rookie in 2024-25, more than any other first-year player that season, and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Michkov played a first Stanley Cup Playoffs in April 2026, when the Flyers beat Pittsburgh in six games before being swept by Carolina.

John Tortorella shares Matvei Michkov’s hilarious penalty box tactic

What a special strategy!

Matvei Michkov’s hilarious text to former coach Tortorella

What a coach!

Position	Winger, shoots left
Born	9 December 2004, Perm, Russia
Drafted	7th overall, 2023, by Philadelphia
NHL teams	Philadelphia Flyers
Before the NHL	KHL with SKA Saint Petersburg and HC Sochi; KHL debut 2 September 2021
Milestones	NHL debut 11 October 2024 at Vancouver; Rookie of the Month for October 2024; 26 goals and 63 points in 80 games as a rookie; 2025 NHL All-Rookie Team
Known for	Shot creation and improvisation in tight — the most-watched Russian prospect of his draft class

Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella

John Tortorella loses it after questions about Matvei Michkov

Torts is back at it!

Philadelphia Flyers players Scott Laughton and Matvei Michkov

Matvei Michkov kissed by teammate after massive collision

Hilarious moment on the Flyers' bench!

John Tortorella, head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers

John Tortorella’s reaction to Michkov signing a bottle during game

He's hilarious!