Philadelphia Flyers may be without a key player for tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
The top center of the Philadelphia Flyers, Sean Couturier, has suffered several injuries and undergone multiple surgeries in three years, resulting in long stints of being away from the club. Whenever he is not present at practice or in the lineup, it raises concerns among the Flyers' faithful.
Currently, there is no information available regarding why he was missing practice this morning, and they expect that this will continue to be the case throughout the season.
At 31 years of age - having returned to play after a reportedly career-ending back injury that kept him out for two full calendar years - these maintenance days are normal and anticipated.
In the event that Sean Couturier is unavailable, John Tortorella will have to replace him with Olle Lycksell. Despite being called up from Lehigh Valley two weeks ago, Lycksell has been given limited ice time.
Playing in just one game on December 7th, he replaced a sick Ryan Poehling. With a chip on his shoulder the hope is Lycksell gets the chance and playing time he deserves. Despite the unfortunate manner he is pencilled into the lineup for.
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