What It Means:

Injuries have kept Couturier out of the lineup for the last nine games and 12 of 14 overall. Couturier has recorded 16 points in his last 16 contests. After being taken off injured reserve, he is expected to skate between wingers Michael Raffl and Jakub Voracek.

Couturier has 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 40 games played this season and has been solid at driving possession. His Corsi For Percentage is 53.0, and his Relative Corsi For at Even Strength is 4.0. We project the center to tally another 10 points (four goals, six assists) over the remaining course of the season.