Kyle Clifford did not take part in the Kings optional skate Monday. This doesn't come as a surprise, as Clifford was the recipient of a suspension-worthy hit from Canucks forward Byron Bitz when he slammed him into the glass in Game 1 and suffered a head injury. Only a few players skated, but if Clifford was feeling better, he likely would have taken part since he hasn't seen the ice since April 11. "I think it's actually a good thing to have a few days off to regroup, to get our legs back and be able to prepare for the next game," Drew Doughty said. "We can't be sitting back or relaxing or anything like that.