Scott Laughton (upper body) was able to get in a skate Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Laughton (upper body) was able to get in a skate Wednesday, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

General manager Ron Hextall suggested that Laughton is starting to make progress after noticing limited healing upon suffering the injury two weeks ago. Even so, Laughton hasn't resumed practicing with the team just yet, putting a return to action on the back burner for now.