The NHL fined Matvei Michkov $2,473.96 after the Flyers rookie hit Quinton Byfield’s head with his stick the team’s 5-4 loss Sunday night to the Kings.
Michkov responded to Byfield with a subtle shot to the face and then a push as both players came into play during the third period. Michkov was whistled for high stick and Byfield for brutality.
Michkov’s fine goes to the players’ emergency aid fund.
The 20-year-old winger had a goal and an assist in the Flyers’ loss. He entered Monday leading all rookies with 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 35 games. He recorded 10 multi-point games and three overtime winners.
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