The Philadelphia Flyers know they have one of the best rookies in the NHL this year. Forward Matvei Michkov is likely the favorite to win this year's race for t

Everyone watching Flyers games knows how good Matvei Michkov is. Now the NHL has taken notice. On Friday, Michkov was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for October. He skated in 11 games and potted four goals and five assists with the nine points coming in the first eight games of the season.

The Philadelphia Flyers' young superstar Matvei Michkov has been named October's Rookie of the Month by the NHL. Matvei Michkov, who led all rookies in goals (4), points (t-9), power-play goals (3), power-play assists (t-3) and power-play points (6),

Cale Makar has been named the NHL's first star for October. The Colorado Avalanche defenceman registered four goals and 15 assists last month to become just the second blueliner — and first since Bobby Orr in 1973-74 — to open a season with a point streak of at least 11 games.

The month of October was a relatively disappointing one for the Philadelphia Flyers, going 4-6-1 and being outscored 41-31. However, rookie Matvei Michkov did not disappoint.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov, who led all rookies in goals (4), points (t-9), power-play goals (3), power-play assists (t-3), power-play points (6) and shooting percentage (minimum: 1 SOG/GP;