Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 09/12/2004 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Perm, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Matvei Michkov
10/11/2026
ESPN insider Kevin Weekes reported that Matvei Michkov would likely prefer a fresh start away from the Philadelphia Flyers amid the team's poor 2026-27 start. No trade had been completed and the Flyers had not commented at the time of the report. Michkov is headed for restricted free agency next summer after signing a three-year entry-level deal in July 2024.
09/11/2026
Michkov had a heated confrontation with defenseman Nick Seeler on the Flyers bench during the team's 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on November 9, 2026. Teammates including Porter Martone and Noel Acciari stepped in to separate them, and the exchange drew wide attention on social media.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matvei Andreyevich Michkov |
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| Summary | Russian professional ice hockey right wing who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. |
| Draft | Selected 7th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg) |
| Shoots | Left |
| Jersey Number | 39 |
Personal Life
| Relocation | Moved with his parents and brother to Yaroslavl in 2015 to join the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl youth program |
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Family
| Father | Andrei Michkov (died April 2023) |
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| Siblings | One brother |
Career
| Youth and junior | Early scoring records in his age group from 2014; played for SKA Varyagi and SKA St. Petersburg junior teams |
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| Professional clubs |
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| NHL Draft | 2023, 1st round, 7th overall, Philadelphia Flyers |
| NHL Contract | Signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on 1 July 2024 |
| NHL Debut | 11/10/2024 |
| Flyers Stats 2024-25 | 80 games, 26 goals, 63 points |
| Flyers Stats 2025-26 | 81 games, 20 goals, 51 points |
| International | Represented Russia at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where Russia won silver |
| Honours |
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| Flyers Stats 2026-27 | 20 games, 10 goals as of 10/11/2026 (led the team in goals at that point) |
Style Quotient
| Playing style | Known for dribbling, skating, creativity and passing; scouts have described him as a shifty playmaker |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pronounced MAT-vay MIHCH-kahv | |
| 2. Nicknamed Mike | |
| 3. Played in four leagues over his career, including the Russian junior league, the KHL, the Russian Supreme Hockey League and the NHL |
