> At a Glance
> – Matvei Michkov missed Monday practice after a puck hit his left foot Saturday
> – The 21-year-old has never missed a game this season and leads the Flyers with 23 points
> – His status will be re-evaluated at Tuesday’s morning skate before the 7 p.m. face-off
> > Why it matters: Philadelphia already lost Tyson Foerster for the year, so keeping Michkov healthy is crucial to the 21-12-7 club’s playoff push
The Flyers could be without one of their most dynamic weapons when the Ducks visit on Tuesday. Matvei Michkov was absent from Monday’s skate after he took a puck to the foot late in Saturday’s 5-2 win over Edmonton.
How the Injury Happened
With under nine minutes left in the third period, Anaheim forward Trevor Zegras tried a cross-ice pass that caught Michkov on the inside of the ankle. The rookie winced but finished the contest, logging 13:37 of ice time and picking up an assist.
Head coach Rick Tocchet said the team learned of the issue Monday morning and sent the winger for evaluation. A clearer timeline is expected after Tuesday’s pre-game skate.
Production Surge
Michkov’s recent stretch has mirrored Philadelphia’s climb up the standings.
- Last 21 games: 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists) and a plus-4 rating
- Season totals: 9 goals, 14 assists through 40 games
- Durability: has dressed for every contest in 2024-25
The Flyers have banked points in 14 of those 21 games, pushing their record to 21-12-7 before the midway mark.
Depth Concerns
Losing another top-nine winger would test the lineup. Tyson Foerster is already out for the season, leaving Michkov’s play-making even more valuable to a club sitting in a wild-card spot.
Philadelphia went 3-1-1 on its recently completed five-game road trip, including the statement victory over Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Points are at a premium in the tight Metropolitan race, and every healthy body counts.
Key Takeaways
- Michkov’s iron-man streak (40 GP) is in jeopardy
- The Flyers will update his condition after Tuesday morning skate
- Philadelphia is 21-12-7 and battling for playoff position
- Anaheim provides the opposition at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia
If the Russian winger can’t go, expect lineup juggling from Tocchet as the Flyers try to keep momentum against the Ducks.
