Rutta left Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens after blocking a shot in the third period, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta needed some help off the ice after blocking the shot. The 32-year-old's status wasn't updated after the game, but more information should be made available before Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Rutta (upper body) was taken off the long-term injured reserve list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

That sets the stage for Rutta to return Saturday versus St. Louis. He last played Jan. 14. Rutta has three goals and eight points in 42 contests with the Penguins in 2022-23. With Rutta set to return, Chad Ruhwedel might be a healthy scratch.

Rutta (upper body) is hoping to return to action Saturday in St. Louis, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta partook in a full practice Friday for the first time since he was hurt Jan. 14, a span of 15 games. The defenseman said that while he wants to return, the final decision will be made by the coaching staff. Rutta has three goals and five assists in 42 games this season.

Rutta (upper body) was working out on the ice before Sunday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has missed the last seven games and will miss at least the next three due to his placement on long-term injured reserve. He won't be eligible to return until Feb. 14 in San Jose, but it appears that his rehab is moving in the right direction.

Rutta (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta, who hasn't played since Jan. 14, has generated eight points, 53 shots on goal, 52 blocks and 58 hits in 42 games this season. He will be unavailable until at least Feb. 14 against San Jose.

Rutta (upper body) is skating but hasn't been cleared to practice with the team, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta's lack of practice time probably will see him sidelined through the All-Star break, though he hasn't been officially ruled out by the team. Even once cleared to play, the 32-year-old defenseman probably shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value, at best, given his limited offensive upside.

Rutta (upper body) was put on the injured reserve list Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta hasn't been in the lineup since Saturday because of the injury. He has three goals and eight points in 42 contests in 2022-23. Rutta's injury had previously been regarded as day-to-day, so while him being moved to the injured reserve is discouraging, he might not be unavailable for too long.

Rutta (upper body) won't travel with the Penguins to Ottawa for Wednesday's game, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears as though Rutta will miss at least one more contest after being a late scratch for Monday's contest against Anaheim. He is listed as day-to-day. Rutta has supplied eight points, 53 shots on goal, 52 blocks and 58 hits in 42 games this season.

Rutta is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, a minor injury prevented Rutta from suiting up Monday. With a day-to-day designation, the 32-year-old could return as early as Wednesday in Ottawa.

Rutta (undisclosed) will not play Monday against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Rutta is injured or not but Monday will be his first missed game of the season. The 32-year-old blueliner is averaging 17:51 of ice time with eight points through 42 contests. Marcus Pettersson (illness) will return to the lineup Monday.