Rutta (undisclosed) will miss the final two games of the regular season, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will finish 2023-24 with five goals, 19 points, 69 shots on net, 110 blocked shots and 69 hits in 69 games. He still has one more season left on his three-year, $8.25 million contract.

Rutta scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta ended a six-game slump by scoring the Sharks' first goal. The 33-year-old defenseman is up to five goals, 19 points, 69 shots on net, 68 hits, 110 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-21 rating through 69 appearances. Rutta is one goal and one point shy of his career highs in those respective categories, and he's got two more games to add to his totals.

Rutta scored an empty-net goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has a point in three straight games, earning a goal and two assists in that span. The 33-year-old is up to four goals -- his most in a season since 2017-18, his first NHL campaign -- with 14 assists, 61 shots on net, 98 blocked shots, 62 hits and a minus-18 rating over 62 appearances. He needs two more points to match his career high of 20, which he also achieved in 2017-18.

Rutta notched an assist, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

This was Rutta's fourth game back from a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old defenseman continues to see top-four usage, but playing for a low-scoring team will keep his offense down. He's produced 16 points, 60 shots on net, 96 blocked shots, 60 hits and a minus-19 rating through 60 appearances this season.

Rutta had one blocked shot in 20:12 of ice time in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last five games with a lower body injury, Rutta returned to his regular spot on the second pairing with partner Henry Thrun. Rutta finished with two shots, one blocked shot and a minus-5 rating in 20:12 of ice time. The 33-year old defenseman offers a solid defensive presence with some peripheral offensive contributions. He may be an option in deeper leagues for managers needing help in the blocked shots and hits categories, but his offensive upside is limited.

Rutta (lower body) will be back in the lineup Tuesday on the road in Nashville, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will return to action after missing the past five games due to injury. The 33-year-old has three goals and 12 assists in 56 games played this season. He will either be on the second or third defensive pairing when the Sharks visit Nashville on Tuesday.

Rutta (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Blackhawks, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss his fifth straight game. He has chipped in three goals, 15 points, 90 blocked shots and 58 hits across 56 appearances this campaign. Once he's cleared to return, Rutta could challenge Marc-Edouard Vlasic or Jacob MacDonald for playing time.

Rutta (lower body) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus Columbus, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss his fourth consecutive game. He could be ready to go Sunday when the Sharks face Chicago as they near the end of their five-game road trip. Rutta has three goals, 15 points and 90 blocked shots in 56 contests this season.

Rutta (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss his third straight game with the injury, though he is on the Sharks' current road trip. With Jacob MacDonald (illness) also out, the Sharks will dress five defensemen for Thursday's game. It's unclear if Rutta will be cleared to return Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.

Rutta (lower body) is still day-to-day and won't be an option against the Flyers on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta isn't exactly an offensive powerhouse but with 16 points in 56 games this season, the blueliner could reach the 20-point threshold for the first time since his rookie campaign with Chicago back in 2017-18. Once cleared to play, Rutta should reclaim a spot in the lineup, perhaps at the expense of Jacob MacDonald.