Russian forward Matvei Michkov named NHL first star of the day after two goals vs Colorado
In short
Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov was named the NHL's first star of the day after scoring twice in a 3:2 home win over the Colorado Avalanche. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was named third star.
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Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov was named the first star of the day in the National Hockey League, TASS and RIA Novosti reported. RIA Novosti cited the league's website. Michkov scored twice in a match against the Colorado Avalanche. [ 1 , 2 ]
According to RIA Novosti, Philadelphia beat Colorado 3:2 (1:0, 1:1, 1:1) at home overnight on Tuesday. It was Michkov's third game in a row with a goal, the longest scoring streak of his career, the agency said. With six goals he is the club's top scorer in the current regular season. [ 2 ]
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was named the third star of the day. RIA Novosti said he made 30 saves in a match against the San Jose Sharks (3:1). The second star was Danish forward Oliver Bjorkstrand of the New York Rangers, who scored twice against the Anaheim Ducks (5:2). [ 1 , 2 ]
RBC wrote that Michkov, whom it calls a Russian 'wunderkind', was named first star of a game day for the first time in his career, in his third NHL season. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The documents give no basis for wider significance beyond the individual honours. RBC says it is the first time Michkov has been named first star of a game day in his NHL career.
Key facts
- Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers was named the NHL's first star of the day. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Michkov scored twice in Philadelphia's 3:2 (1:0, 1:1, 1:1) home win over the Colorado Avalanche. [ 1 , 2 ]
- RIA Novosti says it was his third game in a row with a goal, the longest scoring streak of his career, and that with six goals he is the club's top scorer this regular season. [ 2 ]
- Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was named third star after 30 saves in a game against the San Jose Sharks (3:1). [ 1 , 2 ]
- The second star was New York Rangers forward Oliver Bjorkstrand of Denmark, who scored twice against the Anaheim Ducks (5:2). [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether this is the first time Michkov has been named first star of a game day. Only RBC states this; TASS and RIA Novosti do not mention it.
- The result of the Toronto Maple Leafs game. RIA Novosti gives the score as 3:1 but does not say which team won.
- Michkov was named first star of the day in his third NHL season, which RBC describes as the first time in his career. Reported by a single source so far