The young talent recorded 2 assists, fired 2 shots on goal, and even had a great chance in overtime, all while logging 18 minutes and 4 seconds of ice time.
This impressive showing is a stark contrast to his previous experience with SKA St. Petersburg, where he struggled to see any ice time in the first two games and was limited to just 4 minutes on the fourth line in the third game.
Michkov's performance with Sochi underscores that he is not the issue but rather a victim of the politics surrounding Russian sports. Flyers fans can now see that his potential was stifled by his treatment with his former team, and he is poised for success in his new opportunity.