Philadelphia Flyers fans are bracing for a potentially devastating loss as their team faces a must-win Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference First Round. In a shocking move, head coach John Tortorella has announced that highly touted rookie forward Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for the crucial matchup. The 20-year-old Russian prospect was expected to play a key role in the series, but it appears Tortorella has decided to go with a more experienced lineup in a bid to spark a comeback against the Hurricanes. With the Flyers' season hanging in the balance, the decision to bench Michkov has raised eyebrows and will be closely watched by hockey fans and analysts alike.
Flyers' Matvei Michkov a healthy scratch for must-win Game 4 vs. Hurricanes Sportsnet
