He’s a very distant eight points behind Michkov in 5-on-5 scoring since the trade. Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov celebrate a goal for the Philadelphia Flyers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers ...

PHILADELPHIA — Why, yes, the suggestion that Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, who struggled for weeks going into the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, was gassed from the grind two-thirds of the way through his first NHL season has merit.

With 16 goals and 36 points overall on the season, Michkov does have his place in the Calder Trophy conversation for Rookie of the Year, but he has taken a back seat to San Jose's No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini (17 goals, 40 points) and Montreal's rising star Lane Hutson (38 assists, 41 points).

Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander in the shootout, and the Flyers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1.

Calgary Flames (28-23-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-26-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flame

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets via shootout, 2-1 (1-0), at Canada Life Centre on Saturday evening.

In their final game before the NHL trade deadline, the Flyers were dominated by the Jets, 4-1, Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander ... but Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny both hit posts. Drysdale tied it at 3:48 of the second with a high ...