The Washington Post logo The Washington Post 4 weeks ago

Washington Capitals left wing Quintin Laing has swine flu

Quintin Laing, right, is taking medication and resting. The Capitals have taken steps to try to prevent the spread of the flu.

Laing, who was sent home upon arriving at the team's Arlington practice facility Tuesday morning and missed his first game of the season that night, is taking anti-virus drug Tamiflu and resting, a team spokesman said. Full Article at The Washington Post

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