VOORHEES, N.J. — Matvei Michkov missed practice Monday after taking a puck to his left foot two days ago in the Flyers’ 5-2 win over the Oilers at Rogers Place.
Head coach Rick Tocchet said Michkov was being evaluated Monday after telling the Flyers about it in the morning. The Flyers had a day off Sunday following a long road trip.
We should have a better idea of Michkov’s status Tuesday at morning skate ahead of the Flyers’ home game against the Ducks (7 p.m. ET/NBCSP).
It looked like Michkov took the puck to his foot on a third-period power play. With under nine minutes left, Trevor Zegras tried to send a cross-ice pass that inadvertently hit Michkov.
The 21-year-old winger was able to finish the game. He played 13:37 minutes and had an assist.
Michkov has not missed a game this season. He has nine goals and 14 assists in 40 games.
His production and overall play have picked over the last month and a half. Michkov has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) and a plus-4 rating in the last 21 games.
Despite being behind his pace from last season’s impressive rookie year, Michkov is critical to the Flyers, who are 21-12-7 just before the halfway mark. With Tyson Foerster out for the rest of the season, Michkov’s offensive strengths have become even more important to the Flyers’ playoff chances.