Rutta (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Blue Jackets, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta was injured Aug. 5 against the Bruins and will now miss a fourth straight game. There's still no timetable for Rutta's return, but he could be scratched even once he's healthy.

Rutta (undisclosed) will miss a third straight game Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning have yet to release an expected timetable for Rutta's return, and there's no guarantee he'd be included in the lineup even if he were healthy, anyway. Nonetheless, another update on the 30-year-old blueliner's status should surface once he's deemed fit to play.

Rutta (undisclosed) remains unfit to play and will miss Tuesday's Game 1 against Columbus, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta logged 16:58 of ice time in his lone appearance during the Lightning's three round-robin matchups, in which he tallied one shot and three blocks. Considering the blueliner hasn't scored in his last 19 outings, fantasy owners shouldn't be banking on him producing in the offensive end.

Rutta (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Saturday's round-robin matchup against Philadelphia, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta sat out the first game of the round robin before skating 16:58 of ice time against Boston on Wednesday. He's not much of a fantasy contributor, as evidenced by the seven points, 43 shots, 14 PIM, 19 hits and 21 blocks through 33 games this year, so there shouldn't be too many ripple effects in the virtual arena from his absence.

Rutta didn't take part in Friday's practice session, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta logged 16:58 of ice time against Boston on Wednesday, his first game back in the lineup since Feb. 4 versus Vegas. If the Czech blueliner does miss the upcoming clash with the Flyers on Saturday, Zach Bogosian figures to jump back into the lineup alongside Victor Hedman.

Rutta (lower body) should be ready to rock once Tampa Bay begins its training camp in July, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta was still recovering from a lower-body injury when the NHL suspended its season in mid-March, but he's had over two months to recover at this point, so he shouldn't have any limitations when the Lightning begin their training camp in July. Tampa Bay does, however, have a ton of depth at defense, especially after signing Zach Bogosian in late February, so Rutta may be on the outside looking in once the playoffs get under way.

Rutta (lower body) will miss at least the next two weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has already missed the last nine games with his lower-body injury and likely won't return until at least mid-March. His timeline isn't very concrete, but he's expected back sometime during the regular season.

Rutta (lower body) will continue to be evaluated on a weekly basis and is expected to return before the playoffs, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has missed the last six games, and it sounds like he'll be out for at least a few more weeks, but the timeline is certainly unclear. The 29-year-old defenseman has seven points in 33 games this season.

Rutta (lower body), as expected, will not be in action versus Edmonton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The team has yet to provide a definitive timeline for Rutta's return other than labeling him week-to-week. With Ryan McDonagh (lower body) also unavailable, Braydon Coburn and Luke Schenn will continue holding down the third pairing.

Rutta (lower body) isn't expected to play Monday versus the Blue Jackets, Caley Chelios of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta is still considered week-to-week so he's trending in the wrong direction for Tuesday's game versus the Penguins. Erik Cernak is expected to continue toiling on the top pairing in Rutta's place.