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Flyers' Tocchet Shuffles Lines, Michkov Shines in Win

12/19/2025

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Story summary

Rick Tocchet, the Philadelphia Flyers head coach, has experimented with line pairings, including Michkov at left wing with Noah Cates and Bobby Brink.
The change produced a goal in a win over the Canadiens.
Michkov has improved with fewer turnovers and more points, even as Zamula is on waivers.
Sam Ersson will start in goal for the Flyers against the Sabres.

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Story summary

Rick Tocchet, the Philadelphia Flyers head coach, has experimented with line pairings, including Michkov at left wing with Noah Cates and Bobby Brink.
The change produced a goal in a win over the Canadiens.
Michkov has improved with fewer turnovers and more points, even as Zamula is on waivers.
Sam Ersson will start in goal for the Flyers against the Sabres.