Flyers forward Laughton leaves on stretcher

Statement from NHL.com.

Scott Laughton

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton was removed from the ice on a stretcher after falling into the boards with 3:49 remaining in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round between the Flyers and Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday.

Laughton was carrying the puck through the left side of the Capitals zone with defenseman John Carlson guarding him. They made contact and when Laughton fell, he hit the end boards behind the Capitals net back-first.

The Flyers announced Laughton was transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for precautionary reasons.

In two Stanley Cup Playoff games entering Wednesday, Laughton, 21, had a minus-1 rating and seven shots on goal.

Scott Laughton has been transported to Jefferson Hospital for precautionary reasons. We'll give an update as soon as possible.

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 21, 2016