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VOORHEES, N.J. — On the first day of Flyers training camp, Rick Tocchet pointed out Matvei Michkov's work ethic.

On Day 2, the 20-year-old summed up that competitive drive in one play.

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As he jostled for position with Ty Murchison in a 2-on-2 drill Friday, Michkov ate a couple of crosschecks before knocking the physical defenseman down toward the boards. After winning the puck battle, Michkov then circled back to the middle and found Nikita Grebenkin in front for a goal.

Yeah, the kid likes to compete.

"Very competitive," Tocchet said Thursday.

Michkov had his new coach's attention in a similar drill Thursday.

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