Couturier (lower body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier was listed as doubtful for the contest coming into the day, so the fact that he's been officially ruled out shouldn't come as much of a surprise. The Flyers may make a couple changes for Tuesday's lineup, but there shouldn't be any major shakeups with the same bodies available. It's the team's last contest before the All-Star break, and it wouldn't be surprising if Couturier rejoins the lineup when the team next takes the ice Feb. 2 to face the Canadiens.

Couturier (lower body) is doubtful to play in Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier has been held out of the team's last three games and has yet to return to practice, so it appears unlikely he'll be able to lace up Wednesday. He'll get extra time to rest with the All Star break approaching, so he could be ready to return to the lineup next Tuesday against the Canadiens.

Couturier (lower body) missed Philadelphia's morning skate Monday, NHL.com's Adam Kimelman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier can be considered unlikely to play Monday as he continues to recover from the lower-body injury that kept him out of Philadelphia's last game. His next chance to return to the ice will come Wednesday when the Flyers play at Washington.

Couturier will not play Thursday night against the Penguins due to a lower-body injury, Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an unfortunate turn of events for the Flyers as Couturier has been known to frustrate Evgeni Malkin and the Pens with his agitating style of defense. Couturier is also above average when it comes to offense, having contributed nine goals and 13 assists in 38 games. It's possible that center Jordan Weal, acquired from the Kings on Jan. 6, could take Couturier's spot in the lineup Thursday.

Couturier picked up two points in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier continued his recent hot streak Tuesday, and now has five points in his last four games. The center is still just 23 years old, and with seven goals and 10 assists through 32 games, he's on pace for the highest offensive output of his career.

Couturier scored a goal and collected two PIM in a 4-2 loss to San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier has spread seven points over his last six games, more than doubling his season total in that span. It's a welcome sign for someone whose offensive production rarely matches the expectation of owners. If he can continue that type of prowess, he might surpass the 40-point mark for the first time in his young career.

Couturier collected two assists in Sunday's loss to Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier has been producing of late, notching two goals and six points in his last five games. The second-line center only has 14 points on the season, but he's skating on a line with Wayne Simmonds and playing a key role on the second power-play unit, so the former 96-point-getter in the QMJHL should be capable of continuing to produce offense in a top-six role.

Couturier scored a goal and finished plus-2 in Thursday's 2-0 win over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Though he's got only 11 points on the season, he's collected three in the last two games. It's a welcome mini-streak for owners who continue to hope the young center will find his offensive groove. He's still not on pace to break the 40-point mark, though, so adjust expectations accordingly.

Couturier snapped a five-game point drought with a goal and an assist Tuesday in an overtime win against Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

When Couturier shows up on offense, he doesn't mess around -- Tuesday's game and his Dec. 1 three-point effort account for half his points on the year. That boom-or-bust fantasy profile makes him an awfully risky play, but at only 23 years old, Couturier hasn't reached his offensive ceiling yet.

Couturier dished out two assists, potted an empty-net goal and went plus-3 in Tuesday's win over Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

That's goals in consecutive games for Couturier, but it's hard to expect him to maintain much of a scoring pace, considering the futility he's experienced much of this season. The No. 8 overall pick in 2011 and a two-time 96-point scorer in juniors, Couturier hasn't cleared 40 points in any of his first four NHL seasons, and it doesn't look like he'll manage to do that here in his fifth campaign either.