Overview
- Philadelphia announced in-game that Couturier would not return against Nashville after leaving before the second period.
- Reporters observed he appeared bothered after blocking a first-period shot, with no official details on the exact issue.
- Couturier had opened the season with two goals and seven assists in nine games while averaging 19:35 of ice time.
- The Flyers shuffled lines following his exit, with coverage indicating Trevor Zegras saw increased usage at center.
- The team has provided no recovery timeline, creating short-term uncertainty as a dense schedule begins Saturday.
 
 