US EditionCouturier’s Two Goals Power Flyers over Panthers in Home-Opener
Sean Couturier recorded four points as the Flyers defeated the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers, marking a strong start for coach Rick Tocchet’s home debut.
- On Monday, Sean Couturier, Flyers captain, scored his second goal with 4:10 left to break the tie and secure a 5-2 win during Rick Tocchet's home coaching debut.
- Rick Tocchet, former fan favorite and new Flyers head coach, took over months after the Flyers fired John Tortorella with nine games left as the team aims for playoff contention.
- Trevor Zegras evaded two Panthers defensemen behind the net to backhand a pass that set up Sean Couturier, who finished with two goals and two assists.
- The Panthers, despite goals from Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett, suffered their first loss in four games while the Philadelphia Flyers recorded their first win of the season.
- Fans honored Bernie Parent with the Flyers tribute of painted '1's, jersey patches, and a standing ovation as Sean Couturier said `It was a great effort in his honor`.
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Sean Couturier’s 4-point night lifts Flyers over Panthers in emotional home opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier wrestled with a bad back and slogged through a strained relationship with his former coach in recent years and — at times — it was too close to call which hurdle irked the Philadelphia Flyers'…
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Sean Couturier's 4-point night lifts Flyers over Panthers in emotional home opener
Sean Couturier has returned to form, scoring two goals and two assists in the Philadelphia Flyers' 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers. The game on Monday night marked the home coaching debut of new Flyers coach Rick Tocchet. Couturier, who…
Couturier scores twice as Flyers hand Panthers their first loss of season
By DAN GELSTON PHILADELPHIA — Sean Couturier’s second goal of the game with 4:10 remaining snapped a tie and sent the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night in Rick Tocchet’s home coaching debut. Bobby Brink and Christian Dvorak added late empty-netters for the Flyers. The Flyers captain, Couturier became the longest-tenured athlete in Philadelphia sports once Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham retired at the…
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