Matvey Michkov distinguished himself in the sixth minute of the final match of the 2021 Junior World Cup, in which the national teams of Russia and Canada meet.

For the Russian striker, this goal was the 12th in the tournament.

He is currently leading the tournament's sniper race.

Earlier, the former head coach of the Russian national ice hockey team, Vladimir Plyushchev, commented on the country's junior team's entry into the 2021 World Cup final.