Clifford (upper body) didn't take part in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he won't play Saturday against the Sabres, ESPN.com's Joe McDonald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford has now missed three-consecutive games with an upper-body injury he suffered in Sunday's tilt against the Lightning. The Kings have another quick turnaround, as they're scheduled to face Ottawa on Monday evening, so Clifford would likely need to return to practice Sunday in order to have any chance of returning to LA's lineup for that contest.