Rutta (undisclosed) will be held out of Tuesday's tilt with Columbus, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Rutta has managed just one point in his last eight games, along with seven shots and eight hits, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. Even once cleared to play, the blueliner's lack of offensive upside will limit him to low-end fantasy value.