Scott Laughton Injury: Updates on Flyers Center's Status and Return

Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton was involved in a scary incident on Wednesday during his team’s postseason game against the Washington Capitals and was removed from the ice on a stretcher.

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Laughton Conscious as Taken Out of Game

Wednesday, April 20

ESPN's Linda Cohn described it as a "frightening scene" and said Laughton crashed into the boards. She confirmed he was conscious as he was taken off on the stretcher.

SportsCenter added Laughton "appeared to have movement in his limbs," and CSN Philly shared an image of the forward being taken off the ice:

Laughton played 71 games this season and tallied 21 points with 14 assists and seven goals. He is not one of the team's primary offensive contributors and averaged less than 11 minutes of ice time per game this season, but he provides important depth along the lines.

He is also only 21 years old and has a bright future ahead of him.

The Flyers were down three games to zero to the Capitals in their first-round playoff series coming into Wednesday's contest, but Laughton's long-term health is clearly the primary concern for the Flyers after such an alarming play.