For almost 22 months, Sean Couturier didn't play a regular-season game because of two back surgeries. On Friday, 70 games into his comeback season, the Flyers' captain was nominated for the Masterton Trophy.

Flyers head coach John Tortorella has not lost faith in rookie goalie Samuel Ersson, who has been pulled from three of his last 10 starts.

Ivan Fedotov provided a spark Monday night in relief but the Flyers suffered another costly loss, their fifth straight. John Tortorella challenged his team after the OT decision.

Ivan Fedotov provided a spark Monday night in relief but the Flyers suffered another costly loss, their fifth straight.

Sean Couturier exited the Flyers’ home game Monday night against the Islanders after taking a hard hit from Ryan Pulock in the first period. The 31-year-old center left with 7:39 minutes remaining in the opening frame. Couturier slammed awkwardly into the boards while playing the puck. He did not return to the game. There was no word on his status after the Flyers’ 4-3 overtime loss. Couturier was just promoted to the Flyers’ first line heading into the matchup with New York. After Monday night,