Flyers' Laughton released from hospital, won't travel for Game 5
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After a scary incident Wednesday, Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton was released from hospital Thursday, the team announced.
The 21-year-old was admitted to Jefferson Hospital for precautionary reasons after he was stretchered off following a hit from Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson in Game 4.
Thankyou to everyone for the well wishes and messages to me and my family. Means the world. Go flyers!!
— Scott Laughton (@Laughts21) April 21, 2016
Laughton is doing well, according to the team, but nevertheless won't travel with the team to Washington for Friday's Game 5. A further update will be given in the next couple days.
He is pointless with eight shots in three postseason games.
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