Rick Tocchet’s Line Experiment With Matvei Michkov Stalls, Then Flips to Success
Coach Rick Tocchet moved Matvei Michkov to his natural left side to ease his transition, but the move stalled his offense until a switch back to the right sparked a 22‑point burst. General manager Danny Briere says the Russian winger can thrive on either side and is working to improve his English.
May 17, 2026