Couture (foot) resumed skating Saturday and is taking it "day-by-day," as cited by Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News.

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Specifically, Couture was quoted as saying, "It's cliche, but it's day by day. ... if it reacts well. We'll go a step further." The offensive stalwart remains on injured reserve and his ability to test out the foot should be viewed as an encouraging step in his recovery. Couture was given a 4-to-6 week timetable for his return and he's about five weeks deep into that estimate. There is no doubt the Sharks will welcome him back with open arms, though they've rattled off four straight wins and are 6-4-0 over their past 10 contests.