Couturier scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins.
Couturier welcomed his son into the world, which was why he missed Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets. He then delivered a goal in his first game back, though the Flyers couldn't keep pace with their intrastate rivals. The 32-year-old center is up to seven tallies, 18 points, 62 shots on net, 27 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 33 appearances. Look for Couturier to handle significant minutes as a strong two-way center moving forward, though his defensive duties may occasionally interfere with his scoring production.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Set to return Monday
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Couturier (personal) will return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Penguins, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Couturier missed Saturday's matchup against Columbus while tending to a personal matter, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Over 32 appearances this year, he's logged six goals, 11 assists, 25 hits, 21 blocked shots and 15 PIM while averaging 18:16 of ice time.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Won't play Saturday
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Couturier will miss Saturday's game against Columbus for personal reasons.
Couturier has six goals and 17 points in 32 outings in 2024-25. Olle Lycksell will be in the lineup for his NHL season debut after being brought up from AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Two helpers in Wednesday's loss
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Couturier picked up two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Red Wings.
The veteran center had a hand in a Travis Konecny tally that opened the scoring just 66 seconds into the first period, and an Owen Tippett marker early in the third that momentarily tied the game at 4-4. Couturier snapped a brief four-game point drought with the performance, and he's still struggling to find consistency this season, managing three goals and nine points over his last 15 appearances.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Snags helper in overtime loss
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Couturier posted an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Couturier has three goals and three helpers over his last seven outings. The 32-year-old center hadn't found much steady offense prior to this stretch, but the Flyers are still a somewhat low-scoring team, so he may struggle to sustain his recent success. Overall, Couturier is at 15 points, 55 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-1 rating through 26 appearances.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Scores game-winning goal in OT
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Couturier scored the game-winning goal and also delivered an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Couturier had one of the assists in Morgan Frost's tip-in with 12 seconds left in the third period to force overtime, and the 31-year-old would end up scoring the winning goal with 2:29 left in OT. Couturier has scored in three straight games and seems to be trending in the right direction after a slow start to the campaign. However, he won't have a lot of fantasy upside until he can consistently record points on a steady basis.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Goals in back-to-back games
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Couturier scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
Couturier has scored in back-to-back games for his first goals since his hat trick Oct. 26 versus the Wild. While his offense hasn't been consistent in November, the 31-year-old has seen top-line minutes after having his workload managed in October. For the season, Couturier is at five goals, six helpers, 44 shots on net, 19 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 21 outings. He's had too many injuries over the last few years, so a return to his former 70-point form is unlikely, but he could push for 40-50 points if he stays healthy.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Scores against Chicago
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Couturier tallied a goal on five shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime triumph over the Blackhawks.
Couturier sparked Philadelphia's comeback when he cut Chicago's lead to 2-1 at the 7:27 mark of the third period. He had one assist in six outings entering Saturday's action. Couturier has chipped in four goals and 10 points over 20 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Ready to rock
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Couturier (lower body) will play Saturday versus Buffalo, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.
Couturier will play on the top line after missing Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Ottawa. He has accounted for three goals, five assists, 33 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and 16 hits in 16 appearances this season. With Couturier back, Morgan Frost will be scratched versus the Sabres.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Game-time decision Saturday
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Couturier (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Sabres on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Morgan Frost will be a healthy scratch if Couturier returns from a one-game absence in Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. The 31-year-old Couturier has three goals and five helpers in 16 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Questionable Saturday
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Couturier (lower body) will be a game-time call Saturday against the Sabres, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.
Couturier missed Thursday's contest against the Senators, and if he is unable to go Saturday, he is expected to return Monday versus Colorado. Couturier has three goals and five assists in 16 games, but he has points in only three games, accentuated by his hat trick and two-assist night versus the Wild on Oct. 26.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Out Thursday
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Couturier will miss Thursday's tilt against Ottawa because of a lower-body injury, and he's considered day-to-day beyond that.
Couturier has three goals and eight points in 16 appearances in 2024-25. His absence might lead to a meaningful increase in ice time for Ryan Poehling. Morgan Frost will likely draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch Monday. When Couturier is ready to return, he will probably resume his roles on the Flyers' top line and first power-play unit.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Picks up two helpers
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Couturier collected two assists in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Hurricanes.
The 31-year-old has been feast or famine to begin the season. Couturier erupted for five points Oct. 26 and picked up an assist Oct. 12, but he's been held scoreless in the other 10 contests he's suited up for. While his three goals and eight points in 13 games looks solid, the volatility makes him tough to rely on in anything other than season-long formats in which you can ride out the cold spells.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Erupts for five points Saturday
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Couturier scored a hat trick on five shots and added two assists in Saturday's 7-5 win over Minnesota.
Couturier had one assist in seven outings this season before breaking out offensively in Saturday's victory. He opened the scoring at the 1:18 mark of the first period and completed the hat trick, his first three-goal performance since Jan. 16, 2019, in the third frame. His five points were a regular-season high for the 31-year-old forward.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Hands out assist in loss
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Couturier produced an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
Couturier helped out on Joel Farabee's tally in the second period. The 31-year-old Couturier battled a sports hernia late last season, ending the year with 38 points in 74 appearances. Through two games in 2024-25, he's featured in a more limited role, averaging 14:10 of ice time per game while adding just one shot on net, two hits and two blocked shots. At his peak, Couturier was an excellent shutdown center with 70-point potential, but injuries have taken their toll on him. If he remains in a third-line role, his fantasy value is minimal, especially if he eventually loses out on power-play time.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Preparing for preseason
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Couturier (abdomen) skated with his potential first-line partners at Friday's training camp session, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Couturier doesn't appear to be suffering any lingering effects from offseason sports hernia surgery and should be all set for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. It's been two years since the veteran center was able to top the 40-point threshold, coming up just two points shy last season. If the Arizona native can get himself back on the No. 1 power-play unit, he should be able to jump back over that mark in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Recovering from sports hernia
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Couturier said he's recovering from a "little sports hernia surgery, lower abs," Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Thursday.
Couturier was limited to a goal and eight points over his final 33 contests in 2023-24 after supplying 10 goals and 30 points across his first 41 appearances. Although it's not clear how long he was dealing with a sports hernia, the injury might help explain his steep decline in offensive production in the second half of the campaign. The 31-year-old will look to rebound next season, but injuries have been a recurring problem -- he missed the entire 2022-23 campaign due to injury and was limited to 29 games in 2021-22.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Back at it
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Couturier (shoulder) expects to return to action Tuesday versus Montreal, Anthony Martineau of TVA Sports reports.
Couturier should slot into a top-six role against the Canadiens following his two-game absence. The 31-year-old vet has picked up 11 goals and 36 points through 70 contests this season.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Could return next week
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Couturier (shoulder) will miss the next two games.
Couturier will not travel with the Flyers for Friday's game in Buffalo and Saturday's tilt versus the Blue Jackets. He could, however, join his teammates for Tuesday's contest in Montreal. Couturier has 11 goals and 36 points in 70 contests this season. Bobby Brink is expected to replace Couturier in the lineup against the Sabres.
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Flyers' Sean Couturier: Suffers shoulder sprain
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Couturier suffered a sprained shoulder Monday against the Islanders and is considered day-to-day, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
Couturier is questionable for Friday's tilt in Buffalo. The 31-year-old has 11 goals, 25 assists and 182 shots on goal in 70 appearances this season. Look for Bobby Brink to get back in the lineup should Couturier be unavailable against the Sabres.
