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

Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the host Tampa Bay Lightning, coach John Tortorella said. Michkov is tied for the NHL rookie lead with 10 points (four goals,

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Matvei Michkov will be scratched for the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, and Anthony Richard will be making his debut for the team.

Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, who has just one assist in the last five games, was a healthy scratch Thursday. "It's trying to help him," John Tortorella said.

Matvei Michkov passed one of the first tests of his young career and will look to author another strong performance Thursday when the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Ottawa Senators. One of the league's most dynamic rookies,

The Flyers have announced that Ivan Fedotov will be their starting goalie for their contest against the Senators. Lineup update for #PHIvsOTT: Goaltender Ivan Fedotov will get the start in net tonight.