US EditionFlyers Notebook: Scott Laughton Makes an Emotional Return to Philadelphia
Scott Laughton received a video tribute and loud ovation at Xfinity Mobile Arena during his first game there as a Leaf after 12 years with the Flyers.
- At Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton received a tribute video and loud ovation as he returned to Philly as a Leaf.
- A 12-year Flyers veteran, Scott Laughton served as an alternate under former Flyers coach John Tortorella and played 661 games with 106 goals and 265 points.
- Defenceman Travis Sanheim said he was eager to see Scott Laughton and expected chirping with Travis Konecny, whom Laughton called `He's a rat, he's a long-time rat'.
- Facing five of their next six games on the road, the Toronto Maple Leafs aim to improve their league-worst record of five road wins and 12 road points.
- Coach Craig Berube said William Nylander is `doing good` and could play Saturday, while Dennis Hildeby gets the call for the Leafs after his Jan. 1 relief appearance.
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Laughton scores in return to Philly, and Maple Leafs top Flyers 2-1 on Cowan's goal in OT
Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1.
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Flyers Notebook: Scott Laughton makes an emotional return to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Scott Laughton spent the first 12 years of his NHL career with the Flyers, so Thursday night’s return to Philadelphia as a Toronto Maple Leaf was emotional. At the first break in action, the Flyers played a video tribute to Laughton, who received a loud ovation from Xfinity Mobile Arena. Laughton was injured for the Leafs’ first trip to Philadelphia on Nov. 1. During his time here, Laughton was one of the most popular players in t…
Laughton, Maple Leafs joke about ‘milking’ Philly homecoming
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly and Scott Laughton discuss Laughton playing his first game against the Philadelphia Flyers after more than a decade with the team, with Rielly joking that Laughton is ‘milking’ the big day.
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