The PPL Center Allentown will host a highly anticipated landmark event on Friday as 19-year-old Matvei Michhov plays his first game in a Flyers uniform.

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jett Luchanko is selected by the Philadelphia Flyers with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Three former Reading Royals contributed in a two-game weekend series between Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers prospects.

After the Flyers Rookies came up on the losing end of a 4-3 (1-0) shootout decision on Friday against the New York Rangers Rookies in an action-pack game at the PPL Center it Allentown, the two sides wll rematch on Saturday in the second game of the Rookie Series.

While Matvei Michkov has shown his dominance in rookie camp games, other young talent displayed their skills Saturday as they defeated the Rangers rookies in overtime.

The New York Rangers are coming off of a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the first game of the Rookie Series. Here’s what the Rangers’ lineup will look like for game two. Messi had not played for Inter Miami in over three months after injuring his ankle during the Copa América final.