Ruhwedel has officially been activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and is slated to return to action Thursday versus Florida, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel is expected to skate with Marcus Pettersson on Pittsburgh's third pairing Thursday following his three-game absence. The 31-year-old defender has gone scoreless through eight appearances this year.