Flyers scratch rookie Matvei Michkov vs. Lightning
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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, six assists) in 13 games, albeit with a minus-8 rating.
The seventh overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, Michkov was benched for a portion of the Flye