Okay, so Jeff Carter was bothered by the flu over the weekend, finished the game, went to the Flyers Wives "Fight for Lives" Carnival feeling ill, but persevered and took only a few reps today.

Coach John Stevens said Carter needed "some rest" but will play Tuesday in Washington.

Interesting. Danny Briere insisted to me that he was sked to take a lot of reps today. But he was the 4th forward on the Carter line, meaning he gets the odd shift as the injured player, rehabbing.

Briere had to take 3/4 of the practice subbing for Carter, then had to do sprints, etc., afterward and was tired, winded and a little sore. As he should be.

Briere said he won't rule himself out of Wednesday against the LA KIngs but look for him Friday against Montreal.

"There is a bigger chance I’ll be in the lineup on Friday," he said.

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Jeff Carter left the ice early at today's practice. Could be the flu ... Danny Briere replaced him on that refurbished line of S. Hartnell and S. Upshall.

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