Ruhwedel's COVID-19 positive was confirmed by the team Monday, though he remains asymptomatic.

EDGE Analysis

If Ruhwedel continues to be asymptomatic, it could see him return to the lineup as early as Nov. 11 versus the Panthers following 10 days in the league's protocols. WIth Marcus Pettersson (COVID-19) also unavailable, the Pens figure to utilize both Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Juuso Riikola on the blue line.