Rutta (lower body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Blackhawks, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old has posted six assists and 19 hits through the first 21 games. Luke Schenn will be promoted to the active roster to take Rutta's place in the lineup.

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.

Rutta posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta set up Barclay Goodrow with a drop-back pass for the go-ahead goal in the second period. The 30-year-old Rutta has collected two assists through nine games this season. He's mostly a defensive player who sees relatively little ice time in prime scoring opportunities. He's added 13 shots, 10 hits and a plus-2 rating.

Rutta inked a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta was decent as a rotational option for Tampa Bay last year, picking up seven points while averaging 15:33 of ice time in 33 appearances. He'll continue to be in and out of the lineup as a depth defenseman for the Lightning over the next two campaigns, so don't expect him to suddenly become a viable fantasy option.

Rutta (undisclosed) had three blocks, two hits and one shot Monday in a 3-2 win over Dallas in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta, making just his second appearance of the playoffs, received just under 16 minutes of ice time and helped the Lightning even the series. He was one of Tampa Bay's four primary defensemen on the penalty kill despite having last played Aug. 5 in the round robin. The 30-year-old Rutta played in 33 games during the regular season, supplying one goal and six assists.

Contrary to a previous report, Rutta (undisclosed) is expected to suit up for Game 2 against Dallas on Monday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite an earlier report that listed Rutta as a scratch for the 19th straight game, the 30-year-old blueliner will actually make his return to the lineup Monday. In his lone appearance this postseason, he blocked three shots and saw 16:58 of ice time.

Rutta (undisclosed) will not suit up for Monday's Game 2 showdown with Dallas, Tim Campbell of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss his 19th consecutive game Monday, last suiting up on Aug. 5. It appears likely that the 30-year-old blueliner will miss the rest of the postseason at this rate.

Rutta (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's Game 1 versus the Stars, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has only played in one game this postseason, and he's still considered "unfit to play", although the team hasn't revealed what's holding him back.

Rutta (undisclosed) won't suit up in Thursday's game against the Islanders, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta remains out of the lineup without a timetable for return, as he will miss his 16th straight game in the playoffs Thursday. In his stead, Luke Schenn will operate as the team's seventh defensemen.

Rutta (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the Islanders, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta still hasn't played since Aug. 5, and while it's unclear what's keeping him out of the lineup, it appears unlikely he returns soon.