But, he played. And he got back on the scoresheet with a goal and an assist. Although the Flyers blew a two-goal lead and lost to the Kings 5-4, Michkov was doing the sorts of things in the offensive zone he showed earlier in the month when he recorded 10 points (five goals, five assists) during a five-game scoring streak from Nov. 30 to Dec. 10.

Flyers rookie of the year candidate Matvei Michkov has been fined the maximum amount allowed by the NHL's CBA for his actions Saturday.