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Flyers Matvei Michkov Scores First Career NHL Goal
Brandon Sommermann
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Matvei Michkov #39 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of the preseason game at the Wells Fargo Center on September 28, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Matvei Michkov #39 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of the preseason game at the Wells Fargo Center on September 28, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
In his third game in the NHL, the 19-year-old rookie opened the scoring on the power-play in Edmonton vs the Oilers.
Michkov knew immediately the puck was across the line. But, had to first wait out a review and then a goalie interference challenge before officially getting his first career goal.
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But, Michkov didn’t stop there.
Just 4:34 later, Michkov got his second goal of the game. Again, on the power-play.