Flyers Files: The Michkov Show
Welcome to another edition of Flyers Files, an exclusive podcast available only on 97.3 ESPN. The 2024-25 Flyers season is underway and through three games, it's been a mixed bag of results.
The Flyers are 1-1-1 on the season with one game remaining on the four-game road trip. After a season-opening shootout win in Vancouver, the Flyers suffered a regulation loss in Calgary and an overtime loss in Edmonton.
Matvei Michkov is on the board with his first two goals in the NHL, both coming on the power play. As a team, the Flyers have four power-play goals in the first three games of the season, and are showing clear signs of improvement from last season. How much of that is Michkov and can the rookie sustain his early production?
Jett Luchanko sat out Saturday's game as a healthy scratch, but returned to the lineup on Tuesday. While he has no points in his first two NHL games, Luchanko has been placed in challenging situations early, including noticeable ice time against Connor McDavid in Edmonton.
Is Luchanko doing enough to show he belongs and how much does this further highlight the Flyers lack of center depth?
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Kevin Durso is Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN. Follow him on social media @Kevin_Durso.