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All of the goodwill from the Flyers' three-game winning streak has disappeared after they dropped their third straight game. They've lost 12 of their first 15 games, and the questions about who's to blame are only getting louder.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Flyers feel far away from playoff contention again

The Philadelphia Flyers lost their third game in a row with a 5-2 defeat to the Washington Capitals Wednesday night. The team is now 3-8-4 through their first 15 games of 2026-27, and captain Sean Couturier didn’t hold back after Wednesday’s loss, telling reporters the team has played “soft” at times this season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / September 29

Porter Martone makes it clear why Sean Couturier still commands the Flyers room

Sean Couturier isn’t the same player he used to be. Back surgeries and age have taken their toll. But he doesn’t have to lead offensively to still be regarded as the Flyers’ leader.

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Sean Couturier looks to build on last year's second-half success

Let's be brutally honest. It hasn't been easy watching Sean Couturier over the last few seasons. He is a long way from his former Selke Trophy self. Injuries and new coaches have taken their toll on the Flyers' captain.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Flyers’ Sean Couturier reveals true feelings on Leo Carlsson offer sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers shook up the NHL offseason by signing Leo Carlsson to a monster offer sheet last week. He is now the highest-paid player in the NHL with the largest cap hit of the salary cap era.

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Sean Couturier explains how Flyers lost Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are finding out how dominant the Carolina Hurricanes’ run is in these playoffs, and are now facing a 3-0 series deficit, like the one they put on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Flyers’ Sean Couturier fires defiant take amid 3-0 series deficit vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers caught fire at the end of the regular season to get into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they exceeded everyone’s expectations with a convincing victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Report: Multiple Flyers set to return against Blue Jackets

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to get key reinforcements back into their lineup ahead of a pivotal tilt on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets that carries plenty of playoff implications.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Out With Upper-Body Injury

The Philadelphia Flyers will be without a forward for Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. Sean Couturier has been announced as out day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Rick Tocchet told Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / February 26

Is It Time To Change The Flyers Leadership Group?

NEW YORK CITY – If you asked anyone around the Flyers two months ago, their hopes were high for the team to reach its goal this season. The return of playoff hockey was in reach for the first time in five seasons.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Flyers’ Ability to Play With a Lead Is Critical to Their Success

On Sunday afternoon, against the NHL’s foremost juggernaut, the Colorado Avalanche, the Philadelphia Flyers did something they rarely do. Sean Couturier’s goal just 2:09 into the start of the game gave the team its ninth 1-0 lead in 27 games, a 33% success rate of scoring the opening goal.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Flyers Fans’ Frustration with Michkov-Couturier Drama Has Decades of Context

On paper, everything is going great for the Philadelphia Flyers. Off to an 8–5–2 start this season, the team is in a wildcard spot and outperforming expectations.

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Sean Couturier throws Matvei Michkov under the bus after Flyers defeat

A captain protects his young players. Not the other way around. Following the Philadelphia Flyers’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, Sean Couturier surprised everyone by criticizing his young teammate Matvei Michkov in front of the media.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 3

Quinn Hughes returns to Canucks practice

Canes PR: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov was recalled from the AHL after a conditioning stint. He’s been out with a lower-body injury. Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils forward Connor Brown remains out.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Flyers’ Tyson Foerster out, Sean Couturier returns

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that winger Tyson Foerster will miss Sunday night’s game versus the Calgary Flames with a lower-body injury.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 30, 2025

Flyers’ Sean Couturier exits game against Nashville with injury

Philadelphia Flyers captain and center Sean Couturier exited the team’s game on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators with an injury. The veteran forward did not come out for the second period of the game, and the team later announced that he would not return.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 12, 2025

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Contract More Justified Than It Seems

Many have soured on Sean Couturier, once a fan-favorite player of the Philadelphia Flyers, for one reason in particular: his contract. On the surface, those concerns are valid.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / November 25, 2024

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Is the Solution, Not the Problem

Since he carries a big contract ($7.75 million cap hit through 2029-30) and the “C” on his jersey, Sean Couturier is one of the most heavily criticized players on the Philadelphia Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / October 22, 2024

Why Sean Couturier Played New Position for Flyers vs. Canucks

To the dismay of many fans, Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier played left wing for the first time in his 13-year NHL career in the team’s 3-0 home opener loss against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / July 18, 2024

Data Shows Couturier’s Contract One of NHL’s Very Worst

According to a data model developed by Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic, Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier has one of the 10 worst contracts in the entire NHL, coming in at No.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 11, 2024

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Poised for a Bounce Back in 2024-25

The Philadelphia Flyers probably wouldn’t have had such early-season dominance in 2023-24 if it weren’t for captain Sean Couturier. Following a 22-month absence due to injury entering his last campaign, he was brilliant during some parts of the season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / May 24, 2024

Assessing Sean Couturier’s Future with the Flyers

Sean Couturier‘s situation with the Philadelphia Flyers is definitely something to monitor. 31 years of age and under contract through the 2029-30 season with a no-movement clause, he can essentially force himself to stay in Philadelphia for the rest of his career unless he is bought out.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / April 4, 2024

Flyers' Sean Couturier (upper body) to miss at least 2 games

Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier will not travel with the team for at least the first two contests of its four-game road trip due to an upper-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / March 24, 2024

Flyers’ Sean Couturier Has Been Playing Through Injuries

As it turns out, the Philadelphia Flyers have played a part in their own struggles, getting over-zealous with early-season success. And maybe, just maybe, rolling out two guys on the wrong side of 30 for their regular doses of minutes they got before their season-ending injuries was a bad idea.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14, 2024

Flyers promote veteran forward to team captain

The Flyers have announced that Sean Couturier will become the 20th captain in the team’s history. Couturier has spent the previous four seasons as an alternate captain.

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