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The kid who recently broke a record held by Ovechkin scores incredible goal (w/video)

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TJ Tucker
November 13, 2021  (10:00)
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If you're a hockey fan who has yet to hear about 16-year-old Matvei Michkov, don't worry, you're likely going to get well acquainted with him between now and when he's eligible to be drafted in 2023. Michkov was recently congratulated by Alex Ovechkin for beating his record of being the youngest ever player to suit up for the Russian National Team. Michkov took full advantage of the opportunity, scoring an incredible goal in a game against Sweden.

In the second period of the matchup at the Karjala Cup, Michkov pulled off a jaw-dropping move, scooping up the puck after it bounces of the end boards and scoring a "Michigan." You can see the video below. Michkov was so smooth in his motions that he made it look easy.

At just 16, Michkov has already played 10 games this season for SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL. He has two goals and an assist in that timeframe. He beat Ovechkin's record as the youngest player to ever play for the Russian National Team by almost a year.

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