Ruhwedel entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel will have to stay away from the team until he's able to submit two negative COVID-19 tests. The 31-year-old blueliner has gone scoreless through eight games this season.

Ruhwedel agreed to terms on a one-year, $750,000 contract with Pittsburgh on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel appeared in just 41 games for the Pens this year in which he garnered two goals, four helpers and 44 shots while averaging 14:46 of ice time. The San Diego native spent much of the year as the seventh defenseman but could be in line for more ice time next year following the presumptive departure of Justin Schultz.

Ruhwedel failed to write his name on the scoresheet against the Kings on Wednesday, bringing his pointless streak to 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel's goal drought goes back even further to Dec. 20 versus Edmonton, a streak of 27 contests without finding the back of the net. If Pittsburgh's blue line can get healthy, Ruhwedel figures to find himself relegated to the press box alongside Juuso Riikola.

Ruhwedel has returned to Friday's game against the Flyers, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel was a bit slow to get back on the bench to start the third period, but he's good to continue. He remains in a third-pairing role for the Penguins.

Ruhwedel went to the locker room in the second period of Friday's game against the Flyers, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel didn't return to the bench at the start of the third period. The Penguins will likely have to finish Friday's game with five defensemen. Ruhwedel will aim to be healthy in time for Sunday's contest against the Capitals.

Ruhwedel registered two blocks, one hit and one shot in 15:09 of ice time versus Vegas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel remains stuck in a six-game pointless streak, which should come as no surprise considering his minimal ice time and absence from either power-play unit. Once Justin Schultz (lower body) and Brian Dumoulin (ankle) return to the lineup, Ruhwedel will find himself back up in the press box with Juuso Riikola.

Ruhwedel scored his a goal and posted a plus-1 rating in a 5-2 victory over the Oilers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old opened the scoring Friday night with a shot from the point that sneaked through a screen and beat Mike Smith. It was Ruhwedel's second goal of 2019-20, which ties a career high with still half a season to go. Ruhwedel has plenty of time to score his third goal, but his scoring pace should decrease because his 10.5 shooting percentage is unsustainable. Overall, he has two goals and four points with an even rating in 12 games this season.

Ruhwedel (illness) is back to full health ahead of Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Ruhwedel is feeling better, there's no guarantee he gears up in this contest, as he's been a healthy scratch in 23 of 30 games this year. However, Ruhwedel has played in the last four games, posting a goal, two assists and 19 hits.

Ruhwedel is under the weather and missed Monday's practice session, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel has played in seven of the Pens' last nine games after starting the year as a healthy scratch in 21 consecutive contests. If his illness lingers into Tuesday's matchup with Montreal, it will be Juuso Riikola who jumps into the third pairing with Ruhwedel unavailable.

Ruhwedel scored his first goal of the season against Detroit on Saturday and also added an assist.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel has struggled to crack the lineup this year, but with Brian Dumoulin (ankle) unavailable, the 29-year-old has been able to earn his way into a bigger role. Despite the multipoint performance, the San Diego native will have to compete with Juuso Riikola for regular minutes, though both guys figure to wind up in the press box once Dumoulin is healthy.