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Flyers Young Star Named Rookie of Month

For the second time this season, a Philadelphia Flyers star forward has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month.

Nick Horwat

Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images / Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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The NHL didn’t host as many games in the month of February thanks to a break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, but Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov made the most of his time. In seven games played in February, Michkov picked up five goals and five assists for 10 total points, earning the Flyers’ youngster Rookie of the Month honors from the NHL.

The league announced that Michkov has been chosen as February’s top rookie, his second such honor of the season.

According to the NHL, Michkov edged out Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque, Utah Hockey Club forward Josh Doan, and San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini for the honor.

Michkov paced the Flyers with his 10 points in February and was the highest-scoring rookie in the NHL over that month. Over the course of his rookie season, Michkov is second on the Flyers in scoring with 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 total points.

The only Flyer with more points is Travis Konecny with 63 points (22G-41A) in 60 games played.

As the trade deadline closes in, the Flyers might be a longshot for the postseason, but they have a bright future with Michkov in the fold.

Michkov was previously awarded Rookie of the Month for October following a hot start to the season.

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NICK HORWAT

Nick Horwat is a contributor with Breakaway On SI. He was previously a credentialed reporter for The Hockey News covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A Pittsburgh native, Nick graduated from Point Park University and started reporting on news and sports with KDKA Radio and 93.7 The Fan. After hosting a Penguins talk radio show in college, he morphed the show into a podcast. The Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast has been a leading Penguins podcast since 2019. Follow him on Twitter @NickHorwat41.

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