Michael Blunden is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and won't suit up for Wednesday's Game 1 against the Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Blunden is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't suit up for Wednesday's Game 1 against the Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Blunden's absence won't have any impact on fantasy owners' lineups, as the 29-year-old winger failed to tally a single point while averaging just 5:56 of ice time over five games during Tampa Bay's first-round series against Detroit. The Lightning should provide an update on the 2005 second-round pick's status once he's ready to return to game action.