Michkov scores 50th NHL regular-season goal

Matvei Michkov scored his 50th NHL regular-season goal in Philadelphia’s 3-1 victory over Ottawa.

The Russian forward finished the game with a goal and an assist. He reached the 50-goal milestone at 21 years and 312 days old.

According to Sport-Express, Michkov became the fifth-youngest Flyer to reach the mark. Eric Lindros, Bill Barber, Simon Gagne and Peter Zezel did so at younger ages.

Lindros holds the franchise record, scoring his 50th goal on October 26, 1993, at 20 years and 240 days old.