Couturier out for Game 4 vs. Penguins with lower-body injury

The Philadelphia Flyers will be without forward Sean Couturier on Wednesday night as they try to even their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins at two wins apiece, general manager Ron Hextall announced.

Couturier suffered a lower-body injury in practice Tuesday after a collision with teammate Radko Gudas.

#BREAKING Our @6abc video of @NHLFlyers star Sean Couturier going DOWN at practice today after colliding with Radko Gudas. He limps off with the trainer. Claude Giroux told me "it didn't look good." So far no update from the #Flyers #NHLPlayoffs2018 #EarnTomorrow pic.twitter.com/SlfplFKjUd

- Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) April 17, 2018

The loss is significant for the Flyers, as Couturier logs heavy minutes in all situations and anchors the top line as the club's most effective center at both ends of the ice. The 25-year-old set new career-highs across the board this season with 31 goals and 45 assists before contributing three points in three games to begin the playoffs.

There is no word yet on whether Couturier will be available for Game 5 or beyond.

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