Michkov stars as Flyers beat Canadiens 4-2

Rookie Matvei Michkov records a goal and two assists in Philadelphia's regular season finale.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:53am

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An abstract, expressionist painting featuring vibrant neon brushstrokes and splatters of color that capture the energy and movement of a hockey game, with the players' forms dissolving into the energetic composition.Rookie Matvei Michkov's dynamic performance fuels the Flyers' playoff-clinching victory over the Canadiens in the regular season finale.Today in Pittsburgh

Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists, and Porter Martone scored his fourth goal of the season as the playoff-bound Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in their regular season finale. The Flyers rested many of their key veterans but still managed to end the season on an 18-6-1 tear, securing third place in the Metropolitan Division.

Why it matters

The win clinched a playoff berth for the Flyers, who are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round. Meanwhile, the loss for the Canadiens dashed their hopes of hosting a first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The details

Rookie forward Porter Martone opened the scoring for the Flyers with a deflection goal in the first period, and Oliver Bonk added another tally later in the frame to make it 2-0. Brendan Gallagher got the Canadiens on the board in the second, but Michkov restored the two-goal lead with an unassisted goal. Jake Evans pulled Montreal back within one, but Alex Bump's third-period goal sealed the win for Philadelphia.

  • The Flyers secured their first playoff berth since 2020 the night before this game.
  • This was the final regular season game for both teams.

The players

Matvei Michkov

A 19-year-old rookie forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who had a goal and two assists in the game.

Porter Martone

A rookie forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the opening goal of the game.

Brendan Gallagher

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored a goal in the second period.

Jake Evans

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored a goal in the second period to pull his team within one.

Alex Bump

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the final goal of the game to make it 4-2.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to be heading to the playoffs, but we know the real work starts now. We're going to enjoy this win, but we'll be ready to go when we face Pittsburgh.”

— Matvei Michkov, Flyers Forward

What’s next

The Flyers will travel to Pittsburgh to open their first-round playoff series against the Penguins. The Canadiens' season has come to an end.

The takeaway

Despite resting their top players, the Flyers were still able to end the regular season on a high note and clinch a playoff berth. The young talent on the team, led by Michkov, gives Philadelphia reason for optimism heading into the postseason.