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Matvei Michkov will most likely play tonight. He was a healthy scratch for the Flyers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins (Flyers lead the series 3-2).
Quick Context:
- Michkov has struggled badly in the playoffs so far: 0 points, very low ice time, and minimal impact through the first five games.
- The Flyers scratched him for Game 5 (Alex Bump took his spot) and it looks like the change is not carrying over. It appears, at least from morning skate, that he will be in the lineup tonight/
- Head Coach Rick Tocchet has been shaking up the forward group, and Michkov has been skating with the extras rather than a regular line.
The game is tonight at 7:30 PM ET on TNT (Penguins host). The Flyers are trying to close out the series in Pittsburgh without him in the lineup right now. Michkov had a solid regular season, but the playoffs have been a tough adjustment so far. Expect him to fight for a spot if the series goes longer.
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