Context matters. That’s the main point that really needs to be emphasized when it comes to the Sean Couturier-Matvei Michkov discourse that exploded on social media and that, really, is a bit of a nothingburger.

The Philadelphia Flyers didn’t get the result they wanted Wednesday night, but they proved plenty in a 3–2 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier told reporters after Saturday’s loss that sophomore Matvei Michkov needs to find other ways to help the team when he’s not scoring.