This Flyers forward won't be in the lineup against the Red Wings due to a family matter.
The Philadelphia Flyers will play the Detroit Red Wings tonight. A win in regulation would put the Flyers four points ahead of Detroit in the wild-card standings. However, if the Red Wings win in regulation, they will have the same number of points as the Flyers. Thus, this is a significant game for the Flyers.
The Flyers will be without one of their key forwards in this big contest against the Red Wings. The team announced that Scott Laughton won't be in the lineup due to a family matter.
Scott LaughtonLaughton, 30, has appeared in 47 games this season with the Flyers, posting nine goals, 23 points, 105 hits, and a minus-10 rating.
The Flyers also announced that recent call-up Rodrigo Abols will make his NHL debut against Detroit.
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