Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets live stream: Watch online free Friday 7:00 ET when first place Toronto team road trips it to Columbus for the first of three meetings this 2013 NHL season.

The Blue Jackets have rallied two wins in a row vs the Canucks and Devils, and now play host to the Maple Leafs, who have lost two of their last three games. Watch the free live stream online to see if Columbus can stay hot.

David Clarkson makes his debut after serving a 10-game suspension from a brawl during the preseason vs the Buffalo Sabres. His presence will add depth to the offense that isn't having too much trouble scoring.  Watch the free live stream online to see Clarkson's first regular-season game with the Leafs.

"It's been tough but at the end of the day, lucky enough here in Toronto, we have a great staff and I was able to do a lot off the ice to get ready," Clarkson told the Maple Leafs website on Wednesday after practice. "And the boys have been winning which makes it easier. I've watched enough and I'm ready to get back at it."

A season ago with the New Jersey Devils, Clarkson scored 15 goals and nine assists.

The Leafs have won seven of 10 without Clarkson, including a 4-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday in which Phil Kessel had a hat trick. Clarkson isn't sure what line he will be on, but is ready to step in and contribute.

"I don't know. We'll find out here where coach puts things but that's up to the coaching staff," Clarkson said. "I grew up a Leafs fan and am lucky enough to be from the city of Toronto. Any time a kid dreams of wearing that jersey and the kid gets a chance to do it, it's pretty special."

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