Flyers' Laughton stretchered off, sent to hospital after Game 4 fall into boards

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton was stretchered off the ice during the first period of Wednesday's Game 4 after an awkward fall into the end boards.

Laughton appeared to lose an edge while pursuing the puck alongside John Carlson of the Washington Capitals. He was conscious and speaking while being carefully taken off the ice, Scott Oake of CBC said on the broadcast.

The Flyers' faithful sent warm wishes while clearly concerned about the condition of the young forward.

Laughton was transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons, and the Flyers will give an update "as soon as possible."