Ruhwedel (concussion) will remain sidelined for Game 2 on Wednesday against Nashville, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel did join his teammates for an optional morning skate Wednesday, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, but has yet to be cleared for action. Even once the 27-year-old is given the green light, it is unlikely that he will be able to unseat any of the Pittsburgh defensemen for a spot in the game-day lineup.