Andrew Ladd didn't play during the third period of Thursday's preseason game with an apparent injury, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Ladd didn't play during the third period of Thursday's preseason game with an apparent injury, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Analysis:

Ladd's absence was reportedly precautionary, but it's worth noting that he was held out of the third period Thursday. The injury doesn't sound as though it will cost him much time, so expect him to be healthy for the regular season.