Flyers' Laughton to stay in hospital overnight; all tests negative
The Philadelphia Flyers and the hockey world at large can breathe a sigh of relief after a scary moment in Wednesday's Game 4.
Forward Scott Laughton was stretchered off the ice in the first period. He'll stay overnight at a local hospital for precautionary reasons, but all tests have come back negative, the team announced following the win over Washington.
Laughton appeared to lose an edge while pursuing the puck with Capitals defenseman John Carlson and crashed hard into the boards. He was said to be conscious and talking while being carried off the ice.
Both his coach and the Capitals were wishing him well after the game.
Hakstol on Laughton: "we don't know a whole lot more than you guys know. Hopefully Scotty will be fine."
— Terry Koshan (@koshtorontosun) April 21, 2016
Hotlby said he heard Laughton hit the boards behind him: "It's a scary thing... We really hope as a hockey club that he’s all right."
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) April 21, 2016
The Flyers will travel to Washington for Game 5, with a further update on Laughton's condition expected Thursday.