Couturier picked up an assist on Matt Read's game-winning goal and added an empty-netter in Thursday's 3-1 edging of Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

He'd picked up just a single point over a span of seven games separating this two-point night from Couturier's last such effort, which came back on Jan. 12. Couturier has pedigree as 2011's No. 8 overall pick, and he came into this season with some momentum after posting a career-high .62 points per game last year, but he's been a disaster for fantasy owners to this point. There's some buy-low appeal here in keeper formats, but he's not a player to own in shallower seasonal leagues.

Couturier led all forwards in ice time (22:50) while netting a goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout victory against Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Incredibly, this was his first multi-point effort since way back on Opening Night, when he scored two goals against the Kings. Indeed, Couturier has scored at a sloth-like pace this year -- he still has only a dozen points through his first 28 games, thanks in part to a knee injury that kept him out for 16 contests. He set a season high in minutes Thursday, though, and it's certainly realistic to think that Couturier will pick up the pace somewhat in the second half of the season.

Couturier (knee) will rejoin the lineup against St. Louis on Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier makes his long-awaited return after missing the last 16 outings with this ailment. Although the center managed just eight points through his first 20 appearances, he remains a solid mid-range fantasy option and is certainly capable of recording his fourth straight 30+ point season.

Couturier (knee) has a shot at returning to game ice Wednesday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

A two-way talent, Couturier has missed the past 16 games with a sprained MCL. It's been a disappointing first half of the season for No. 14 and his fantasy owners alike. While his shooting percentage (16.1) is a career high, he's not firing the puck with high frequency, lighting the lamp five times on just 31 shots. Worse yet, the sixth-year man out of Phoenix, Arizona has skated to a minus-4 rating despite having a plus-19 mark for his career. If you've been relying on Couturier in fantasy, it probably would be best to take a wait-and-see approach with him as he rounds out his recovery from the injury.

Couturier will be held out for 4-to-6 weeks with his sprained MCL, Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a significant loss for the Flyers, as Couturier had been deployed in all situations as a 23-year-old pivot. At this point, the Flyers and his fantasy owners alike can only hope that Couturier, who's been moved to injured reserve, is healthy before the New Year. Scott Laughton has been called up from the minors in the wake of this news.

Couturier (knee) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier has notched five goals and three helpers through the opening 20 contests of the season prior to getting hurt. The center was contributing in all aspects of the game, logging minutes on both the power play and the penalty kill. With the 23-year-old sidelined, the Flyers recalled Scott Laughton from the minors, but Pierre-Edouard Bellemare will likely shoulder the bulk of the load in terms of minutes per night and production.

Couturier is dealing with a sprained MCL to his left knee and is set to undergo further evaluation Wednesday, CSN Philly reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two-way talent sustained the ailment early in the second period of Tuesday's game against the Panthers, after opposing forward Vincent Trocheck fell on him. Now in the care of the Flyers' medical staff, we expect the next update on Couturier to detail how much time he could miss; he's already been ruled out for Wednesday's game with the Flyers with a replacement still to be named. Philadelphia is literally hurting down the middle between this news on Couturier and Boyd Gordon (upper body) remaining on injured reserve, so a call-up from the minors could be imminent.

Couturier exited Tuesday's contest against the Panthers with a lower-body injury and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier appeared in 6:05 of ice time before Vincent Trocheck fell on his ankle in the second period, sending the center to the dressing room. Flyers GM Ron Hextall announced that the 23-year-old will be reevaluated Wednesday so consider him day-to-day until new information is released.

Couturier (undisclosed) is expected to play in Tuesday night's game against Buffalo according to head coach Dave Hakstol, Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier managed not to miss any games with the injury and will likely maintain his spot on Philadelphia's second line. He'll look to capture his fifth point of the season against an underachieving Buffalo team.

Couturier will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus the Sabres after picking up an undisclosed injury, John Boruk of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier started the season off strong with a pair of goals in the season opener, but then has followed that up with just two points in the next five games. Despite averaging 1:58 of ice time per game with the man advantage, the center has failed to record any of his points on the power play. If the center is unable to go, recent call-up Taylor Leier should slot into the lineup.