The sophomore, who has struggled to just one assist in eight playoff games this year, was eplaced by Canadian Jett Luchanko, making his playoff debut.
Michkov saw his regular-season totals dip slightly from his first season, potting 20 goals and 51 points in 81 games. In his rookie year, he was second amongst all rookies with 63 points in 80 games, behind only Calder Trophy-winner Lane Hutson.
