Clarkson has not recorded a point in his last seven games and has just eight points (3G / 5A) in 34 games.

Clarkson was reportedly very sick throughout Monday night and maybe not play tonight vs. the Bruins. Fraser McLaren would likely enter the lineup if Clarkson can't play.

Leaving the morning skate early puts Clarkson's status for tonight's game in doubt. It appears as if he will miss his second straight game after suffering a foot injury on Saturday. With Clarkson out, Jerry D'Amigo will likely stay on the Leafs third line.

Clarkson reportedly looked extremely good skating before practice which is a positive sign for the Maple Leafs forward who did not play on Tuesday. Skating today suggests that he will be good to go tomorrow vs. the Hurricanes, barring any unforeseen setbacks. Offensively, Clarkson's first season in Toronto has been a major disappointment. He has eight points (3G / 5A) in 31 games.

Clarkson is dealing with a bruised foot, so he is not expected to miss too much time, but he may not play tonight. Consider him a game-time decision.

Clarkson's absence at Leafs' practice makes his status for Tuesday's game cloudy. If he is able to participate in tomorrow's morning skate, then there is a good chance that he will play. Monitor his status Tuesday morning.

Clarkson only played 4:24 before retiring to the dressing room with a foot injury. It was a terrible night for the Maple Leafs who lost the game 7-1 and lost Clarkson and Carl Gunnarsson in the process. Monitor Clarkson's status prior to Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders.

Clarkson has struggled this season and has only one assist in his last 10 games and just two goals and four assist in 23 games in hie first season with the Maple Leafs. He will likely skate on the second line tonight.

This is a bad time for Clarkson to be suspended as he will miss tonight's game against the Blackhawks and Monday's vs. the Penguins, two tough games. Clarkson will now have missed 12 games due to suspension this season.

Clarkson was involved in a preseason incident in which he left the Leafs bench to join a fight against the Buffalo Sabres. A native of suburban Toronto, Clarkson signed a huge seven-year contract with the Leafs this summer and was one of the most sought-after free agents. His addition to a Leafs team that's already playing well should be a significant boost.