Thu 4/12/12 8:49 AM

David Clarkson doesn't think his lower-body issue will be a problem once the playoffs begin for New Jersey on Friday night. "Everybody is in the same situation going into the playoffs," he said. "It's 82 games. We're very healthy in here right now and we're ready to go." Clarkson should be considered fine to play in Game 1. He has scored just two times in 20 career playoff contests, but recorded a career-high of 30 during the regular season which will probably give him a boost.