Ladies and gentlemen, he's back.
After missing 17 games, Sharks captain Logan Couture is returning to the San Jose lineup ahead of Tuesday night's game in Philadelphia against the Flyers.
Couture sustained a fractured ankle back on Jan. 7 in St. Louis, and the Sharks have gone 7-10-0 in his absence. San Jose activated Couture from injured reserve earlier Tuesday.
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The center had 36 points in 45 appearances this season, and looks to help the Sharks snap a four-game losing streak.