MUST SEE: Michkov wastes no time with assist in return to action
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Travis PolitakisJanuary 25, 2024 (11:22)
Flyers top prospect and Russian sensation Matvei Michkov made his return to action on Wednesday afternoon with Sochi of the KHL. Michkov was out for an extended period of time with pneumonia and was constantly working to get his conditioning up to par after a respiratory illness like pneumonia.
After being out that long with pneumonia, many were worried if Michkov would be able to produce like he did before the illness and if he wouldn't be able to keep up conditioning-wise.
Michkov wasted no time in his return to action, notching an assist in the second period on a Artur Tyanulin goal to give Sochi a 2-0 lead.
All week it was expected that Michkov was close to a return after he not only made the four-day road trip with Sochi, but was a full participant in team practice. Wednesday morning, the Flyers prospect made his return official as all Flyers fans were tuned in to see the return of the potential franchise hero.
Michkov still has ways to go to get back to his full ability where he can score at will, but Wednesday afternoon was a promising sign for all Flyers fans�
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