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Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov is set to take part in one of the summer’s most anticipated hockey events when Russian NHL stars face off against KHL stars in Moscow on July 13. The game, fittingly dubbed the “Match of the Year,” promises to be a celebration of the sport while raising money for a good cause.
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Giving back is at the heart of the “Match of the Year.” All proceeds from the event are donated to charity, with last year’s game raising 10 million rubles—around $127,000.
This year’s edition boasts an all-star roster, and Michkov is joining some of the game’s brightest Russian talents, including Alex Ovechkin, Andrei Svechnikov, Kirill Kaprizov, and Sergei Bobrovsky. It’s an enviable lineup for any hockey fan, but for Michkov—a rising star in the NHL—sharing the ice with these legends is both an honor and an opportunity to showcase his game alongside some of his most storied NHL countrymen.
Michkov is coming off a strong rookie campaign in North America, where he finished the 2024-25 campaign with 63 points, including 26 goals, which led all NHL rookies this past season. He was also able to finish out the season feeling exponentially more comfortable with the demands of an NHL season, improving his English and adjusting to the mental and physical grind of an 82-game stretch.
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