Maple Leafs’ David Clarkson a healthy scratch

Toronto Maple Leafs' David Clarkson protects the puck from New York Islanders' Thomas Hickey during a game. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made David Clarkson a healthy scratch for their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Clarkson has never been a healthy scratch with the Leafs since signing his 7-year, $36.75 million contract, but has missed time as a result of injuries.

The 30-year-old forward has 10 goals and 15 points in 53 games this season with the Leafs.

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Clarkson has just a goal and an assist in his last 17 games.

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