Gustav Olofsson is day-to-day with an upper body injury suffered in Saturday's preseason win over Winnipeg, according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune.

Olofsson is day-to-day with an upper body injury suffered in Saturday's preseason win over Winnipeg, according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune.

Analysis:

Olofsson is one of three young defensemen fighting for a spot in the third D pairing. He was the long shot and missing Monday's game and any practice time certainly hinders his chances of making the opening night squad.