John Tortorella Confirms Sean Couturier's Fate Ahead of Tonight's Game
The Philadelphia Flyers have been at the center of some internal drama, prominently featuring head coach John Tortorella's decision to make captain Sean Couturier a healthy scratch for two significant games.
John Tortorella's actions behind the bench have some fans worried
Philadelphia Flyers General manager Danny Briere made these comments on Sean Couturier last week:
This move came as a shock, first during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which the Flyers won 4-3, and then again in a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Couturier's agent, Erik Lupien, publicly voiced his displeasure, but the situation remained unchanged with Couturier sidelined for these crucial matchups. Despite the apparent tension, reports suggest that Sean Couturier is set to return to the Flyers' lineup for an upcoming game against the Boston Bruins, a critical moment as the Flyers aim to secure their position in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Couturier is expected to play tonight against the Bruins
The specifics of Couturier's return, whether he will reclaim his usual position or face another unexpected twist from Tortorella, remain uncertain. Sean Couturier has only 1 point in his last five games. This development signals a possible reconciliation or at least a temporary resolution in the team's internal dynamics, offering Couturier an opportunity to demonstrate his value and commitment to the team amidst playoff pursuits.
We will see how things work out for the Flyers and Sean Couturier.
Source: Hockey Feed
Sean Couturier learns his fate for Saturday's game.
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YESTERDAY
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Cutter Gauthier | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| Mikko Rantanen | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Wyatt Johnston | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Bobby Brink | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Kirby Dach | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Bo Horvat | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Victor Olofsson | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Ivan Demidov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Marcus Johansson | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Kirill Kaprizov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Clayton Keller | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Connor McDavid | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Nikita Nesterenko | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Evan Rodrigues | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Sean Walker | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Cam York | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Leo Carlsson | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Brock Faber | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Lane Hutson | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Travis Konecny | - | 2 | 2 | |
| COMPLETE STATS | ||||
| 2025-2026 NHL STANDINGS | ||||||
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Canadiens | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | |
| Red Wings | 14 | 9 | 5 | - | 18 | |
| Bruins | 15 | 8 | 7 | - | 16 | |
| Maple Leafs | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | |
| Lightning | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | |
| Senators | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | |
| Sabres | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | |
| Panthers | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Devils | 13 | 9 | 4 | - | 18 | |
| Penguins | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | |
| Hurricanes | 12 | 8 | 4 | - | 16 | |
| Flyers | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | |
| Blue Jackets | 12 | 7 | 5 | - | 14 | |
| Islanders | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | |
| Rangers | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |
| Capitals | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Avalanche | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 21 | |
| Jets | 13 | 9 | 4 | - | 18 | |
| Mammoth | 13 | 9 | 4 | - | 18 | |
| Stars | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | |
| Predators | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 14 | |
| Blackhawks | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | |
| Wild | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 13 | |
| Blues | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Ducks | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 17 | |
| Golden Knights | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | |
| Kraken | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |
| Kings | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | |
| Oilers | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | |
| Canucks | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 14 | |
| Sharks | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | |
| Flames | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 8 | |
COMPLETE STANDINGS | ||||||