EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Kings forward Kyle Clifford skated again Wednesday in an encouraging sign in his recovery from what is believed to be a concussion, although the team is not using that term.
Clifford said he passed his "psych" test and feels better but is cautious about possibly coming back too soon after seeing other players make that mistake.
"It's just a matter of coming back at top shape," Clifford said. "It's a matter of time. It's going to happen."
Clifford got hit by Vancouver Canucks forward Byron Bitz in Game 1 of the quarterfinals and Bitz was suspended for the play.
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Conference Semifinals: Blues vs Kings
Clifford skating, working his way back into shape
Wednesday, 05.02.2012 / 3:48 PM
By Curtis Zupke - NHL.com Correspondent / Blues vs. Kings series blog
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