Rutta (upper body) will be in Friday's lineup against the Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite an earlier report suggesting that Rutta wouldn't be available, he'll be one of seven Lightning defensemen to dress Friday. The 31-year-old will return after a two-game absence. He has 18 points through 75 games this season.

Rutta (upper body) will not play Friday against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss his third straight game with the injury. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return when the playoffs commence next week, so interested fantasy parties should stay tuned for an update prior to Game 1.

Rutta (undisclosed) will not be available Thursday against Columbus, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed issue. The 31-year-old has 18 points through 75 games this year. His last chance to suit up before the postseason will be Friday against the Islanders.

Rutta (undisclosed) will be held out of Tuesday's tilt with Columbus, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Rutta has managed just one point in his last eight games, along with seven shots and eight hits, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. Even once cleared to play, the blueliner's lack of offensive upside will limit him to low-end fantasy value.

Rutta (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against the Panthers and did not return, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta saw just 7:48 of ice time in Sunday's victory. The 31-year-old likely avoided major injury but his status will likely be up in the air until he undergoes more tests. Tampa Bay's next game is Tuesday against Columbus.

Rutta has three points in his last six games.

EDGE Analysis

He's also put up 11 hits and fired eight shots in that span, but his ice time has dropped game-by-game. Rutta skated 19:52 in the first game and it has dropped to 13:48 on Thursday. He has delivered 11 hits in those six games, so there's some minor value in his fantasy game.

Rutta tallied an assist in 13:58 of ice time in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta has been on a bit of a hot streak by his standards over the past month, having racked up five helpers while posting a plus-4 rating through 10 contests. Still, don't expect the 31-year-old blueliner to crack the scoresheet on a regular basis down the stretch.

Rutta logged an assist and four blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta had the secondary helper on Steven Stamkos' tally at 12:18 of the third period. Never one for much offense, Rutta has assists in each of the last two games -- this is the first time all season he's gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive contests. The Czech defenseman is at 11 points, 48 shots on net, 51 hits, 45 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-10 rating in 44 outings overall.

Rutta notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta had been held without a point in his last five outings, and he also missed three games due to an undisclosed injury in that span. The 31-year-old is the more defensive half of a pairing with Victor Hedman. Rutta is at 10 points, 47 shots on net, 50 hits, 41 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-10 rating in 43 contests this season. It's the first time he's reached double-digits in points since the 2017-18 campaign.

Rutta (undisclosed) will play Thursday against the Devils, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta is set to return from a three-game absence Thursday. He's averaging 16:40 of ice time with nine points through 39 games this season.