In fairness, you're incorrect. Carter has played in 30 games, Couturier has played in 40. A notable difference in number of games played, but Carter also averages about 8 minutes more of ice time PER GAME. Cater has played about 600 minutes this year (30 games * 20 TOI), Couturier has played est 480 (40 * 12 TOI). It ain't the number of games that explains the difference, I'm afraid. Not to mention, Carter also plays on a top line and seldom on the PK. Couturier plays on a fourth line and a lot of his time is on the PK.