Clifton picked up two assists in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Both helpers came in the third period, helping the Bruins build a 4-1 lead they narrowly held onto. Clifton had four points, all assists, through the first three games of the season as he takes advantage of the absences of Charlie McAvoy (shoulder), Matt Grzelcyk (shoulder) and others, but his lack of power-play time will make it that much tougher for the 27-year-old to keep up anything close to that scoring pace.

Clifton scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

He tied the game at 2-2 with just under three minutes left in the third period by coming off the blue line to take a Craig Smith pass and wire it past Jake Allen. It was Clifton's first goal since Dec. 11 and just his second of the season, and it gave him his first multi-point performance of the year -- the 26-year-old defenseman has only six points in 46 games.

Clifton registered an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

This was just the third point in 39 games for Clifton, who serves as a third-pairing defenseman.

Clifton exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Clifton has missed the last four games while in the protocols. The 26-year-old has averaged 17:42 of ice time and logged one goal over his last 10 appearances. He is eligible to play in Tuesday's contest at home against Carolina.

Clifton was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Clifton and teammate Derek Forbort had "testing issues" Monday and it's resulted in the pair going into protocols. The 26-year-old could be back in time for Wednesday's tilt with Montreal. He has two points in 22 games this season.

Clifton will not participate in Monday's contest with Washington due to "testing issues".

EDGE Analysis

Clifton and Derek Forbort experienced issues during their tests that will prevent them from playing Monday. The 26-year-old has averaged 17:42 of ice time and scored one goal in his last 10 games.

Clifton participated in Thursday's training camp practice, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifton, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the offseason and reportedly experienced mild symptoms at the time, was paired with Matt Grzelcyk during Thursday's practice. Though Clifton, who recorded a goal and seven points in 44 games last season, isn't much of a fantasy factor, he's a solid bottom-pairing option for the Bruins, who's capable in the transition game.

Clifton tested positive for COVID-19 but is "doing well," Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifton is vaccinated and has reportedly only experienced mild symptoms. This shouldn't affect his availability for training camp. The 26-year-old blueliner tallied seven points with a plus-10 rating in 44 games last season.

Clifton set up a goal in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Clifton doesn't have a prominent role for the B's but he's good for the occasional assist. The second-pairing defenseman has collected six helpers through 36 games, with 91 hits and 43 blocked shots showing where his true value lies.

Clifton notched a pair of assists, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Clifton was a steady presence defensively, and he also chipped in on offense. He had secondary assists on goals by Charlie McAvoy and Trent Frederic. Clifton had gone without a point in his previous eight outings this year. The New Jersey native has contributed eight shots on goal, 28 hits, 15 blocked shots and nine PIM so far.