Optional practice for Kings

It’s an optional practice for the Kings at Rogers Arena — the Vancouver Canucks held an optional practice this morning — with Jonathan Bernier on the ice with a dozen skaters. Kyle Clifford came to the arena but is not on the ice. The team says Clifford is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Given that it’s the playoffs, don’t expect any updates that are more elaborate. We’ll see if Darryl Sutter will elaborate on his lineup plans after the practice (also doubtful). More updates to come…

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