Mathieu Perreault didn't practice Monday due to the epectation of his wife giving birth, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Perreault didn't practice Monday due to the expectation of his wife giving birth, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Analysis:

There's no word on whether or not Perreault may miss Tuesday because of it, but that will likely be revealed on game day. If there's a reason to miss a contest, this is among the best possible scenarios, and it shouldn't keep him out long (if at all).