Couture scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

This was Couture's second goal in his last 17 games, a span in which he's also posted eight assists and a minus-8 rating. The 33-year-old center put the bow on the Sharks' comeback win Wednesday, giving them some late insurance after they previously erased a three-goal deficit. He's up to 16 tallies, 36 points, 106 shots on net, 68 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 46 appearances.

Couture logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Couture set up Timo Meier's third-period tally, which tied the game at 2-2. Through five games in January, Couture has a goal and four helpers, though this was his first power-play point since Dec. 29. He's up to 15 goals, 20 helpers, 13 power-play points, 97 shots on net, 66 hits, 42 blocks and a minus-17 rating in 43 outings overall.

Couture logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Couture set up Matt Nieto just nine seconds into the third period for what was the game-winning goal. Since the holiday break, Couture's been fairly steady with a goal and five helpers over seven outings. The veteran center is up to 34 points, 95 shots on net, 65 hits, 39 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating while serving as a fixture on the second line through 42 contests.

Couture scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Couture got the Sharks on the board at 6:57 of the first period when he knocked in an Alexander Barabanov pass. The tally ended Couture's goal drought at 11 games -- in that span, he added six assists to remain somewhat productive on offense. The 33-year-old center has 15 tallies, 33 points, 94 shots on net, 63 hits, 39 blocked shots, and a minus-15 rating through 41 appearances this season.

Couture provided a pair of assists and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Couture's goal drought extended into January -- it now stands at 10 games. During that span, he's supplied six assists, though his pair of helpers Sunday were the first in that stretch that came at even strength. The 33-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 18 helpers, 89 shots on net, 60 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 39 outings.

Couture logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Couture remains stuck in an eight-game goal drought, but he's picked up four power-play helpers in that span, including one in each of his last two outings. While the center's nose for the net has gone askew, he's still in the midst of a solid campaign. He's up to 14 tallies, 16 assists, 12 power-play points, 85 shots on net, 59 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 37 appearances.

Couture registered a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Couture set up the first of Timo Meier's two goals in the game. This was Couture's third assist in the last five games, but he's gone seven contests without a goal. The 33-year-old center is up to 29 points (11 on the power play), a minus-12 rating, 82 shots on net, 59 hits and 32 blocked shots through 36 appearances.

Couture put up a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Couture set up a Tomas Hertl tally in the third period. This was Couture's second straight game with a power-play helper after he went nine contests with no man-advantage production. The center is up to 28 points (10 on the power play), 73 shots on net, 54 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating in 33 outings overall.

Couture picked up a power-play assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Couture set up Timo Meier's first-period marker Saturday. The helper put an end to Couture's second multi-game point drought of the season. The 33-year-old center is up to 14 tallies, 13 assists, nine power-play points, 72 shots on net, 53 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 32 appearances.

Couture (lower body) expects to play Tuesday against Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couture was back on the ice for Monday's practice after leaving Friday's game against Anaheim in the third period following a shot block. He mentioned Monday that he knew fairly quickly that it was not serious after the puck struck him around his ankle. Couture has compiled 14 goals and 26 points in 30 games this season.