Rutta (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's practice, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta still remains questionable for Thursday due to his day-to-day status. He has missed the last three Tampa Bay games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old has averaged 17:05 of ice time and distributed two assists over his last 10 appearances.

Rutta (undisclosed) won't play Friday against Anaheim, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta will miss a second straight contest Friday and remains without a definite timetable for his return. Another update on the 31-year-old defender, who's picked up nine points through 39 games this season, should surface once he's cleared to play.

Rutta (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Kings, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to injuries and salary cap concerns, the Lightning are only able to dress four defensemen for the contest. The nature of Rutta's injury is unknown at this time, though the team will likely call up defensemen from the taxi squad or AHL Syracuse if no one is able to return Friday versus the Ducks.

Rutta has one point in his last 14 games.

EDGE Analysis

The lack of offense isn't surprising -- Rutta isn't known for those skills. He does continue to provide modest totals in secondary categories (15 each, hits and blocks) in that same span. Rutta is best left on the wire in virtually all formats, as he's a better on-ice guy than a fantasy play.

Rutta produced an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta set up Ross Colton for a second-period tally. The 31-year-old Rutta has put up modest offense with six points and 22 shots on net in 18 contests. He's added 18 blocked shots, 17 hits and 14 PIM while often pairing with Victor Hedman at even strength. Rutta's a more defensive player, but he can make for a solid budget option in DFS in the right matchups.

Rutta scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran blueliner put together his first multi-point effort in the NHL in over three years, but it went to waste as the Bolts squandered a third-period lead. Rutta has two goals and five points through 15 games, putting him on pace for a career-best season -- not a high bar to clear considering his best season is a 20-point effort in 2017-18.

Rutta (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Toronto, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruutta missed Monday's game against Washington with an undisclosed issue, but he should be good to go for Thursday's matchup with the Maple Leafs. He's picked up two helpers through eight games this season.

Rutta missed Monday's win over Washington with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta was a late scratch prior to Monday's contest and it's unclear what held him out of the contest. The 31-year-old will be questionable ahead of Thursday's game in Toronto.

Rutta is not in Monday's lineup against Washington, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears that Rutta is a healthy scratch for the first time this season. The 31-year-old is averaging just 14 minutes of ice time with two assists through eight games. Cal Foote is making his season debut in Rutta's place.

Rutta (undisclosed) is in Tuesday's lineup against Florida, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rutta left Saturday's game against the Capitals with an injury but fortunately won't miss a game because of it. The 31-year-old blueliner has posted a minus-2 rating with five shots through three games.