April 16, 2009

Clark Cleared to Play; Return Uncertain

The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Chris Clark appeared in the April 16 issue of the Washington Post.

 

By Katie Carrera
Washington Post Staff Writer

The Washington Capitals received some good news yesterday before the opening of their Eastern Conference first-round series when captain Chris Clark received medical clearance to play. But it's unclear when, or if, Clark will return to the lineup.

"There's a chance anything can happen," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "When you lose, you make changes."

Clark, 33, missed the past 34 games with a wrist injury, and the team originally expected him to not be available until the later rounds of the postseason. But Clark is hopeful to get back on the ice after he experienced no pain when taking slap shots for the first time yesterday morning.

Complete article can be accessed via the Post Web site by clicking here.