Michkov returned to the lineup after he was a healthy scratch for two consecutive games. Travis Konecny and Erik Johnson also scored for the Flyers, who had lost three of four.
Philadelphia Flyers' Matvei Michkov celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.Travis Konecny and Erik Johnson also scored for the Flyers, who had lost three of four.
Mikael Granlund had a goal and an assist for the Sharks. William Eklund and Barclay Goodrow also scored in regulation for San Jose. After both teams missed their first shots in the tiebreaker, Michkov deked from his backhand to his forehand to beat Vitek Vanecek. Konecny then clinched it with a shot high over Vanecek.
Only Nashville and Montreal entered with fewer points than San Jose and Philadelphia, with each beginning play with 12 points. Michkov was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 draft from Russia. The 19-year-old forward was scratched on Philadelphia’s recent road trip to Florida by coach John Tortorella, who apparently wasn’t pleased with the rookie’s play away from the puck in recent games.Philadelphia Flyers' Erik Johnson, center, shoots the puck for a goal against San Jose Sharks' Vitek Vanecek, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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