John Tortorella Healthy Scratches Philadelphia Flyers Captain Sean Couturier Once Again
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella is well known for his tough coaching style, treating all players equally regardless of their reputation or salary. This was evident when he benched Sean Couturier, the recently appointed team captain, in Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
According to TSN, it seems Couturier will once again be sidelined for tonight's match against the Carolina Hurricanes.
When asked if Couturier would return to the lineup, Tortorella avoided the question, emphasizing his focus on the team's performance rather than individual players.
Couturier, who became captain on February 14, was scratched along with veterans Cam Atkinson and Marc Staal in the Flyers 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Travis Sanheim commented post-game, highlighting the team's commitment to winning amid the playoff race, despite Couturier's absence.
Couturier, signed through 2029-30 with a cap hit of $7.75 million, expressed understanding of the decision, mentioning a brief conversation with Tortorella but receiving minimal feedback on areas for improvement.
Although Couturier has 11 goals and 36 points in 64 games this season, his recent performance has been lackluster, with just one assist in his last nine games.
General manager Daniel Briere affirmed Tortorella's approach, emphasizing equal treatment for all players, regardless of their stature.
With the playoff race heating up, the Flyers maintain a three-point lead over the Washington Capitals for third place in the Metropolitan Division, despite having played one more game.
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