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Matvei Michkov honored to go against ‘one of the greatest players ever’ in countryman Alex Ovechkin

Michkov, 19, says he grew up watching "The Great 8," who at 39 years old is just 40 goals shy of the NHL's all-time record. On Tuesday, he will play against him for the first time.

Flyers winger Matvei Michkov grew up watching Alexander Ovechkin. Tuesday night, he will line up against him for the first time.
Flyers winger Matvei Michkov grew up watching Alexander Ovechkin. Tuesday night, he will line up against him for the first time.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer