Michael Latta missed Saturday's practice with an upper-body injury, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Latta missed Saturday's practice with an upper-body injury, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Coach Barry Trotz described the injury as minor, so it shouldn't impact Latta's chances of making the roster. Regardless, he looks to be in pole position to land a role among the Caps' bottom-six forwards.