Couturier produced an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier helped out on Joel Farabee's tally in the second period. The 31-year-old Couturier battled a sports hernia late last season, ending the year with 38 points in 74 appearances. Through two games in 2024-25, he's featured in a more limited role, averaging 14:10 of ice time per game while adding just one shot on net, two hits and two blocked shots. At his peak, Couturier was an excellent shutdown center with 70-point potential, but injuries have taken their toll on him. If he remains in a third-line role, his fantasy value is minimal, especially if he eventually loses out on power-play time.

Couturier (abdomen) skated with his potential first-line partners at Friday's training camp session, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier doesn't appear to be suffering any lingering effects from offseason sports hernia surgery and should be all set for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. It's been two years since the veteran center was able to top the 40-point threshold, coming up just two points shy last season. If the Arizona native can get himself back on the No. 1 power-play unit, he should be able to jump back over that mark in 2024-25.

Couturier said he's recovering from a "little sports hernia surgery, lower abs," Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier was limited to a goal and eight points over his final 33 contests in 2023-24 after supplying 10 goals and 30 points across his first 41 appearances. Although it's not clear how long he was dealing with a sports hernia, the injury might help explain his steep decline in offensive production in the second half of the campaign. The 31-year-old will look to rebound next season, but injuries have been a recurring problem -- he missed the entire 2022-23 campaign and was limited to 29 games in 2021-22.

Couturier (shoulder) expects to return to action Tuesday versus Montreal, Anthony Martineau of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier should slot into a top-six role against the Canadiens following his two-game absence. The 31-year-old vet has picked up 11 goals and 36 points through 70 contests this season.

Couturier (shoulder) will miss the next two games.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier will not travel with the Flyers for Friday's game in Buffalo and Saturday's tilt versus the Blue Jackets. He could, however, join his teammates for Tuesday's contest in Montreal. Couturier has 11 goals and 36 points in 70 contests this season. Bobby Brink is expected to replace Couturier in the lineup against the Sabres.

Couturier suffered a sprained shoulder Monday against the Islanders and is considered day-to-day, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier is questionable for Friday's tilt in Buffalo. The 31-year-old has 11 goals, 25 assists and 182 shots on goal in 70 appearances this season. Look for Bobby Brink to get back in the lineup should Couturier be unavailable against the Sabres.

Couturier, who sustained an undisclosed injury during Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders, is considered day-to-day, coach John Tortorella told Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier has 11 goals and 36 points in 70 contests this season. If he can't play Friday versus Buffalo, then Bobby Brink might draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch Monday.

Couturier (undisclosed) was injured early in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier did not return to the contest after going hard into the boards with 7:39 remaining in the first period. An update on his status should come before Friday's matchup against Buffalo. Couturier has contributed 11 goals, 36 points and 182 shots on net in 70 outings this campaign.

Couturier (coach's decision) will play Saturday versus Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the past two games. The 31-year-old center has contributed just three assists in his past 14 appearances while averaging 14:31 of ice time per contest. Couturier will replace Nicolas Deslauriers in Saturday's lineup.

Couturier is expected to be a healthy scratch in Carolina on Thursday, Anthony Di Marco of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Couturier was also a healthy scratch Tuesday versus Toronto, as he appears to be in coach John Tortorella's doghouse. The veteran center has 11 goals and 36 points in 64 games this season after sitting out the 2022-23 season due to back surgery.