Rutta (lower body) will not be available for Friday's tilt with Chicago, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has tallied four assists and a strong plus-10 rating over the last nine games. He's considered day-to-day, so he'll be questionable for Sunday's rematch with the Blackhawks. Erik Cernak is expected to replace him Friday.