Ruutu is still dealing with an illness that will keep him out Tuesday night, when the Devils host the Hurricanes, Rich Chere of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Devils face the Hurricanes twice in as many days, and Ruutu should be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's match. He's still looking for his first point this season as a fractured foot sustained in late October is largely the reason why he's been limited to eight games this campaign.