Head coach Alain Vigneault said Thursday that Couturier (ribs) likely is at least two weeks away from returning, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morgan Frost (shoulder) is on IR now, so Nolan Patrick and Kevin Hayes figure to man the top-six center spots for the time being. The loss of Couturier is devastating for the Flyers, as he's one of the top two-way centers in the game. For now, Feb. 11 appears to be his nearest return date.

Couturier has been ruled out for at least two weeks with a Costochondral separation.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier suffered this injury, which is torn cartilage in the rib, during Friday's win over the Penguins. This will be a major loss for the Flyers, as the Selke Trophy winner handles major minutes and is a significant two-way contributor. Nolan Patrick and Kevin Hayes are both candidates to slot in as the first-line center during Couturier's absence. Couturier is expected to miss at least six games, and the two-week timeline would target a Jan. 30 return date.

Couturier will get an MRI on his shoulder Saturday after leaving Friday's game against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

An update on Couturier will likely be available Sunday or Monday after his MRI results come back. Should he miss some time, Morgan Frost could replace him in the lineup.

Couturier (undisclosed) left Friday's contest against the Penguins in the first period, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier suffered an apparent injury in the first period and has yet to return to the contest. Until more information is available, he'll be considered day-to-day and questionable for Monday's game against Buffalo.

Couturier (knee) participated in the first day of training camp Monday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier skated on a line with fellow Flyers first-round picks James van Riemsdyk and Tyson Foerster, as head coach Alain Vigneault tried to create a comfort level for Foerster by placing the team's most recent first-round selection on a line with two guys who have experienced what he's going through at his first camp. Those lines will likely change as the Flyers get deeper into camp, with Couturier projected to center the top line now that he has healed from the sprained MCL he sustained in the postseason.

Couturier (knee) won the Selke Trophy for best defensive forward Thursday, David Satriano of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old had an outstanding season for the Flyers, racking up 22 goals and 59 points across 69 games this campaign. On the defensive sign, the centerman dished out 60 hits, 26 blocks and a plus-21 rating during the regular season. Couturier earned his first ever Selke Trophy, beating out finalists Ryan O'Reilly and Patrice Bergeron.

Couturier (knee) said he sustained a sprained MCL during the Flyers' second-round series versus the Islanders, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier sustained the injury during Game 5 after a knee-on-knee collision with Mathew Barzal. The 27-year-old Couturier was able to play in Saturday's Game 7 after missing one contest, and he led all Flyers forwards in ice time with 20:44. It's unlikely the injury will impact the center's status for the start of the 2020-21 campaign.

Couturier (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's Game 7 versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Flyers kept their season alive in Game 6 without Couturier, but they'll get a boost with his two-way game back in the lineup. Couturier has posted four points, eight shots on net and 11 hits over five games this series.

Couturier (undisclosed) isn't on the ice for warmups and won't suit up in Thursday's Game 6 against the Islanders, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

The center exited Tuesday's Game 5 with an unspecified injury, and evidenced by this news, the injury appears serious. Couturier was just catching fire in his past four games, supplying two goals and two assists in that span. In his stead, look for Kevin Hayes to slide up to the top line with either Michael Raffl or Connor Bunnaman entering the lineup.

Couturier (undisclosed) continued to be evaluated Wednesday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports, raising doubts regarding his availability against the Islanders for Game 6 on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After going goalless in his first 10 postseason contests, Couturier appears to have rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals and two helpers in his last four outings. The elite center will need to continue racking up points if he is going to help the Flyers extend the series to a Game 7. His utilization in DFS contests may be relatively high but fantasy players may want to keep using him nonetheless.