Michkov scored two goals and registered his third straight multi-point game but a crucial mistake in OT put a slight damper on the performance.

The 4 Nations Face-Off break gave players who did not suit up during the tournament a chance to regroup and get themselves physically and mentally ready for the NHL stretch drive.

Michkov enters Saturday leading all rookies in goals and is tied with Montreal Canadiens’ Lane Hutson for first in points.

It’s definitely an oddity. But a frequent one. In their 64 games this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have allowed a goal on the first opposition’s first shot 13 different times. “Sometimes, it’s just a matter of getting yourself ready to go,

The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Winnipeg Jets after Matvei Michkov scored two goals in the Flyers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has a pretty predictable pattern. In the event of a loss, he blames himself. In the event of a win, he credits his teammates. That approach has made him one of the most popular individuals in the team’s dressing room.

Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal at 1:03 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4.

The Philadelphia Flyers are on a three-game winning streak, getting closer to a wild-card spot. Key players Bobby Brink and Matvei Michkov are leading

Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier each had a goal and two ... Capitals on Sunday while the Flyers are off until Tuesday night when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Philadelphia Flyers picked up a point but fell 5-4 in overtime to the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night. With the loss, the Flyers’ record dropped to 26-26-8 with 22 games remaining.

Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov has been named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for the month of February. He led all rookies in goals (5) and points (10).