Rask finished with a minus-2 rating and skated for 14:07 worth of ice time in Sunday's loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Rask dealt with an upper-body injury last week, but Sunday marked his fourth game back since being sidelined for a contest and he appears to be over the ailment. The 22-year-old is worth a look on the waiver wire, as he's up to 28 points on the season including 12 on the power play.

Rask (upper body) will return to action Tuesday against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Rask has missed Carolina's last two games with an upper-body injury, but took part in line rushes during Tuesday's morning skate, which was the first indication he would likely be available for the Hurricanes' matchup with Pittsburgh. The former second-round pick will slot back into Carolina's lineup as a bottom-six forward Tuesday against the Penguins.

Rask (upper body) will not play Saturday against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Although Rask was able to skate some Friday morning, he did not play Friday night at home against the Blue Jackets and will remain out for Saturday's road matchup. Jordan Staal skated a season-high 21 minutes Friday behind Eric Staal.

Rask (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's road date with the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The report suggests that Rask will get a hard look during warmups to determine if he's fit to play.

Rask didn't participate in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he won't play Friday against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Rask's presence on the ice during pregame warmups suggests the injury he's dealing with isn't particularly serious, but it will ultimately force him to miss at least one contest. He'll hope to return to action Saturday against Columbus.

Rask (upper body) was on the ice ahead of the morning skate Friday, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an encouraging development as the upper-body ailment had forced the playmaker to leave Wednesday's game prematurely. The Hurricanes host the Blue Jackets on Friday evening, with the team likely to provide an official update on Rask's status ahead of that contest.

Rask suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game agains the Canucks and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Rask skated for 14 minutes in Wednesday's game, but he was forced from the contest during the third period. The extent of his setback is uncertain, but the Hurricanes figure to provide an update on his status following the game.

Rask scored his 11th goal of the season Saturday against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Rask picked up a Jeff Skinner rebound in the slot and fired it past Pekka Rinne to open the scoring at 8:58 of the first period, but it wasn't enough as the Hurricanes wound up losing 2-1 in overtime. Rask continues to be one of the few bright lights on a very mediocre Canes team this season.

Rask recorded his 25th point of the season, assisting on Jeff Skinner's eventual game-winning goal in the third period of Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Following his 33-point rookie campaign last year, Rask has continued to make positive strides this season. Given his current pace, he could hit the 20-goal and 50-point mark, which would represent excellent milestones given the relatively weak supporting cast he currently has in Carolina. Keep him rolling.

Rask scored in overtime and had an assist Saturday against the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

The breakout year continues for Rask, who is now riding a four-game point streak. The 22-year-old has recorded nine goals and 22 points in 30 games on the season. He isn't seeing heavy minutes, but he's playing with talented players and seeing quality power-play time, so keep him rolling.