Kyle Clifford skated with Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams during Wednesday's practice. If the Kings go with those lines on Thursday, then this would be a big opportunity for Clifford. The Kings top line has been struggling in the postseason, so perhaps this change will provide them with a spark. That being said, Clifford isn't an known for his scoring abilities, but Williams sees the benefit of him being on their line. "We're obviously starved for goals, and there's a reason for that. Not enough net pressure, not enough traffic, not enough rebounds, not enough going to the net with a purpose. Kyle brings all of those, and if we are to play together tomorrow, we're going to need to do that to get results," Williams said on Wednesday.

Kyle Clifford is taking part in Tuesday's pregame warmup, while Tanner Pearson is not. It's probably safe to assume that Clifford will be back in the lineup for Game 4.

Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter wouldn't confirm if Kyle Clifford will be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4. We didn't expect Sutter to reveal anything about his lineup until he absolutely has to minutes before the puck drops. However, Clifford said Monday he was ready to return and both team's beat writers seem to believe he'll be in the lineup Tuesday night. Stay tuned.

To update an earlier post, Kyle Clifford expects to play in Game 4 Tuesday night. "It definitely looks that way," Clifford said after practice Monday. "It feels good to get back in the lineup. Playing with those guys, it's going to be a lot of fun." He skated on the fourth line with Brad Richardson and Colin Fraser during Monday's session. Rookie forward Tanner Pearson would likely draw out of the lineup to make room for Clifford's return.

Kyle Clifford (undisclosed) skated with Colin Fraser and Brad Richardson on the fourth line during Monday's practice. He has missed the team's last four playoff games, but could return for Game 4 on Tuesday night.

After previously practicing with a no-contact jersey, Kyle Clifford practiced normally for the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Or at least he's not wearing that specific sweater while skating, indicating there's at least been a little bit of progress for Clifford. The Kings still aren't sharing what, exactly, is bothering him.

Kyle Clifford (undisclosed) will not be available Saturday night. Clifford isn't sure if he'll be able to return before the end of the second round. He had seven goals and 14 points in 48 regular season games.

Kyle Clifford (undisclosed) hasn't been cleared for contact yet. When asked if he'd be able to return before the end of the second round, Clifford said, "It's up in the air right now." He's missed three straight games due to the injury.

Kyle Clifford (undisclosed) won't be in Los Angeles' lineup for Game 2 Thursday night. He hasn't played since Game 5 of the opening round against St. Louis because of an unknown ailment.

Kyle Clifford (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 1. Clifford didn't practice for the second straight day Tuesday. The rugged winger was injured during the Kings' physical first-round series against the Blues and hasn't played Game 5 of that matchup. Jordan Nolan is expected to replace Clifford as the left wing on the Kings' fourth line.