5 Things to Watch in Philadelphia Flyers Rookie Series Game 1
5 Things to Watch in Philadelphia Flyers Rookie Series Game 1
The PPL Center Allentown will host a highly anticipated event on Friday as 19-year-old Matvei Michkov plays his first game in a Flyers uniform. Michkov and other top Flyers prospects will face off against the New York Rangers prospects in the first match of the annual Rookie Series. The teams will rematch on Saturday.
Game time on Friday evening is 7:05 p.m. EDT. The game will be streamed live on PhiladelphiaFlyers.com, with Jason Myrtetus and Brian Smith handling the broadcasting duties.
1. The Jett Takes Off
Michkov is the marquee attraction in Friday's match, but he's far from the only notable prospect. It will be especially intriguing to see how 2023 first-round pick Michkov connects on the ice with Jett Luchanko, the Flyers' 2024 first-round pick.
Luchanko's foot speed, playmaking vision, and hockey sense make him an exciting linemate for the creative Michkov. This one-two punch could be vital for the Flyers' future well beyond Friday's exhibition debuts.
It is anticipated that Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere, behind the bench for the Flyers Rookies, will deploy Luchanko in various game situations.
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