Where does Matvei Michkov rank historically among the Flyers so far? Michkov, who is hoping to be the first Flyer to win Rookie of the Year, was named October's top rookie after posting nine points in his first 10 games.

The Philadelphia Flyers were missing a familiar face during Thursday's 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Flyers fans were caught off guard before the game when the team announced that rookie forward Matvei Michkov would be a healthy scratch. After the win, head coach John Tortorella explained his decision.

This is the message that was sent by the Flyers head coach to the young rookie:

Matvei Michkov may be turning heads in Philadelphia, but the Flyers' rookie winger caught the attention of the NHL. On Friday, the NHL named the 19-year-old the Rookie of the Month for October after he led all rookies with four goals and nine points.

Matvei Michkov, who led all rookies in goals (4), points (t-9), power-play goals (3), power-play assists (t-3) and power-play points (6), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for October. #NHLStats: https://t.co/pNewUhNqIo pic.twitter.com/HaDW2AT789

Michkov was the Flyers' seventh overall pick in the 2023 Draft and has already shown he's the real deal. Out of all the rookies in the league, he leads in power-play goals with th

Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov won his first honor as an NHL player after being named the NHL Rookie of the Month for the month of October. For the 19-year-old Russian sensation, it’s just that.

Flyers rookie sensation, Matvei Michkov, is off to a hot start in the 2024-25 NHL season, but will his rookie year surpass that of the 2023-24 Calder Trophy winner, Connor Bedard?