Clifford earned an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford hadn't hit the scoresheet in 26 games prior to this one, and now has 11 points in 71 contests this year. He records a fair amount of shots (121) and hits (143), but with the lack of production and average ice time of 10:45, he's definitely one depth forward worth avoiding for fantasy purposes.

Clifford scored an unassisted goal and took a fighting major during Monday's loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first point in 14 games for Clifford, and the 26-year-old winger has just three goals, seven points and 63 shots through 37 games this season. While he does help in the PIM (62) and hits (78) columns, it likely isn't enough of a fantasy dent to warrant ownership in most settings. Additionally, he entered Monday averaging just 10:50 of ice time per game, which further hinders his upside.

Clifford (upper body) will return to LA's lineup for Wednesday's game against the Canucks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford's return to action will bolster the Kings' bottom-six forward group, but won't do much for fantasy owners, as the gritty winger's limited offensive upside -- six points in 27 games this season -- keeps him from being a useful option in formats that don't heavily reward PIM and hits.

Clifford (undisclosed), who was held out of action Tuesday, was back skating at an optional practice but remains unlikely to return Thursday, LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford may have injured himself when he took a hard spill into the boards Sunday but his presence at the optional skate is an encouraging sign. Expect him back after the Christmas break in a fourth-line role.

Clifford is expected to return to the lineup and skate on the fourth line against Buffalo on Tuesday, the LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old winger was a healthy scratch against Ottawa on Saturday. He enters Tuesday's game averaging just 10:22 of ice over 23 games this year, and with only two goals and six points for the campaign, his only fantasy value lies in the PIM (35) and hits (48) columns. There aren't many formats where Clifford is a reliable option.

Clifford was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The tough winger racked up 11 hits and a pair of penalty minutes in the Kings' first two games, but coach Darryl Sutter seemingly wanted a more offense-oriented look, as he inserted Nic Dowd into the lineup in Clifford's place. Those who own the 25-year-old for his hits and PIM in fantasy are used to the occasional healthy scratch, though, and with the Kings having been downed 6-3 in this game (with Dowd going minus-2), Clifford could be back in the lineup soon.

Clifford tallied an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford finally ended a streak of 14 games without an assist on Tuesday. While the bruiser is normally known for his hits, which he's rack up 27 of in the last 15 games, he is also starting to shoot a lot more -- he's got 23 shots in that span. If he keeps throwing the puck at the net like that, he just may start seeing some more points roll in during his limited time on the ice.

Clifford played an active game on the offensive end Thursday, firing five shots on net and scoring his first goal of the season in a 5-2 loss to the Isles.

EDGE Analysis

Not many Kings showed up with impressive efforts in this one, but Clifford certainly made an impact despite enjoying only 9:50 of ice time. He's been surprisingly involved offensively of late, firing 12 shots on goal over the last three games. Clifford isn't just a tough guy -- he shows some touch here and there, and he's capable of using his size to good effect. Still, he remains stuck in a fourth-line role.

Clifford (upper body) has been officially activated from injured reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Ducks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford has been sidelined since mid-December with the upper-body injury, but a recent conditioning stint indicated that he was on the cusp of rejoining the lineup. It appears that return will come Thursday, barring something unforeseen, and the 25-year-old winger is expected to slot in alongside Nick Shore and Tanner Pearson after taking morning rushes with them.

Clifford (upper body) was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Ontario on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford's upper-body injury has kept him sidelined since early December, but his recall from the conditioning stint could indicate he'll be ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday for the team's first game after the All-Star break. If that's the case, the Kings would need to activate him from injured reserve beforehand.