David Clarkson returned from an elbow injury to score in Toronto's loss to Florida on Tuesday. It was only Clarkson's fourth goal and ninth point of what has been a season plagued with an injury, a suspension and a prolonged slump.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get back David Clarkson (elbow) on Tuesday. Clarkson hasn't played since Jan. 15. He has eight points and 51 penalty minutes in 36 contests this season.

David Clarkson (elbow) may be set to return Tuesday. He skated on a regular line at practice on Monday and the Leafs sent Greg McKegg back to the minors. Clarkson hasn't played since Jan. 15 after undergoing elbow surgery.

The fact that David Clarkson (elbow) left practice after only 15 minutes is a bad sign. That was not part of his recovery plan and probably means that he won't return this week. Toronto only has five games left in its schedule before the Olympic break.

David Clarkson (elbow) practiced with the Maple Leafs for about 15 minutes on Wednesday. It was Clarkson's first time on the ice with his teammates since he underwent minor surgery. He has eight points and 51 penalty minutes in 36 contests this season.

David Clarkson (elbow) is expected to miss another week. He has missed the past three games and Thursday's contest will be the fourth. Clarkson has been a disappointment offensively this season with just three goals and five assists in 36 contests.

The Maple Leafs have placed David Clarkson on injured reserve due to an elbow injury. He is dealing with a bursa sac problem in his elbow and will be out of action for another week at least. Too bad, as Clarkson was finally rounding into form after a terrible first half. Reserve him if you have not already done so.

David Clarkson is dealing with an elbow injury. Clarkson is expected to miss a minimum of a week as a result. This is just the latest setback in what has been a difficult season for him. After inking a seven-year, $36.75 million contract over the summer, Clarkson has just eight points and 51 penalty minutes in 36 games this season.

David Clarkson (flu) will play in Tuesday's contest against the Boston Bruins. Clarkson was a game-time decision due to the illness. He's projected to play on the fourth line.

David Clarkson has the flu. Clarkson might end up missing Tuesday's game as a result. He has eight points and 51 penalty minutes in 34 games in 2013-14.