Jan Rutta
D FA
Mon 10/18/21 3:56 PM

Rutta (undisclosed) was skating in a regular sweater at Monday's practice session, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta potential absence would certainly stretch the Bolts defensive depth with Call Foote (finger) and Zach Bogosian (undisclosed) both unavailable, so it's certainly a good sign that Rutta was able to practice. Even if the 31-year-old Czech does play against the Panthers on Tuesday, he figures to be a low-end fantasy option given his limited offensive upside.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Sat 10/16/21 10:15 PM

Rutta (undisclosed) left Saturday's contest versus the Capitals in the second period, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear how Rutta was hurt, but he didn't play after the 7:26 mark of the second period. With the Lightning also seeing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) exit in the third period, they may be forced to make some call-ups from AHL Syracuse ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Panthers. More information on Rutta should be available the next time the Lightning practice.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Fri 7/2/21 11:37 PM

Rutta scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
A cross-ice pass from Ondrej Palat set up Rutta at the right-wing wall for the opening tally just 1:52 into the contest. In 21 playoff contests, Rutta has mainly served as a defensive presence on a pairing with Victor Hedman. The Czech blueliner has just three points, 20 shots on net, 24 hits and 14 blocked shots, though two of his points have come in the last two games.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Wed 6/23/21 11:55 PM

Rutta (undisclosed) had three blocks and one shot Wednesday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta was forced to leave Game 5 early but showed no ill effects Wednesday, logging just under 18 minutes of ice time in Game 6, including a team-leading 3:00 on the penalty kill. Rutta has one goal and 14 shots in 17 postseason contests.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Wed 6/23/21 6:37 PM1 Comment

Coach Jon Cooper said Rutta (undisclosed) will suit up in Wednesday's Game 6 against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta left Monday's victory with an undisclosed issue, but as evidenced by this news, the injury wasn't considered serious. The 30-year-old has played all 16 games this playoffs, and he's contributed just one goal, 14 shots, 18 hits and 10 blocks over the span. Expect Rutta to handle his normal workload - he's averaged 13:13 of ice time in the series - for Wednesday's game.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Mon 6/21/21 11:58 PM

Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Rutta's status after Monday's Game 5 victory against the Islanders, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta took a crosscheck to the face from Mathew Barzal late in the second period and only saw one shift in the third. Erik Cernak (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Monday's contest, so it's possible that the Lightning will be down two blueliners for Game 6 on Wednesday. Rutta has one goal and a plus-1 rating through 16 games this postseason.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Tue 6/15/21 11:21 PM

Rutta scored a goal on three shots Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Islanders in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta gave the Lightning a 3-1 lead just 2:16 into the third period, picking the top corner with a one-timer from the right point. It was Rutta's first career playoff goal and his first point in 13 games in this postseason.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Mon 5/10/21 6:41 PM

Rutta (lower body) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against Florida, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta has appeared in just one game since the start of April while dealing with a lower-body issue. The 30-year-old blueliner has eight assists in 34 games this season.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Sat 5/8/21 6:38 PM

Rutta (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta will sit out along with Victor Hedman (lower body) and Ryan McDonagh (upper body), as the Lightning will err on the side of caution with their defensemen with the postseason around the corner. Don't be surprised to see these guys scratched for Monday's finale as well.

Jan Rutta
D FA
Fri 5/7/21 11:30 AM

Rutta (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup for Friday's game versus Dallas, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rutta will likely slot into a bottom-four role for Friday's contest following his 18-game absence. He's picked up eight helpers through 33 games this season.