NEWS
12:27 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (undisclosed) feels fine after exiting Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle for precautionary reasons and should be available Saturday versus Vegas, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.
4:27 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (undisclosed) was injured in the third period of Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle.
7:37 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) scored on his only shot in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
5:17 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (lower body) was removed from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
11:51 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (lower body) has begun skating and joined the Penguins on their three-game road trip, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Monday.
2:22 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
1:26 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (lower body) is considered week-to-week according to coach Mike Sullivan, Pens Inside Scoop reports Tuesday.
8:41 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) recorded two assists in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.
10:50 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) hasn't recorded a point since Nov. 11 versus Toronto, which is his only point this season.
9:15 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) registered an assist to complement a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
4:28 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with Pittsburgh on Saturday.
6:51 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) notched an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
6:37 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to play Tuesday against Washington, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:57 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
10:13 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Devils.
11:44 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) produced an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
2:20 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) Penguins activated Ruhwedel (COVID-19) off virus-related protocols Sunday.
2:11 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and will not play Saturday in Ottawa.
10:49 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) had a minus-1 rating to go with one shot and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Panthers. It was his first game back after missing the last three while on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list.
5:42 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has officially been activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list and is slated to return to action Thursday versus Florida, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
11:41 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (COVID-19) was cleared of the league's protocols and resumed skating Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
1:18 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) COVID-19 positive was confirmed by the team Monday, though he remains asymptomatic.
5:17 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Sunday.
4:11 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) agreed to terms on a one-year, $750,000 contract with Pittsburgh on Friday.
9:16 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) failed to write his name on the scoresheet against the Kings on Wednesday, bringing his pointless streak to 17 games.
9:06 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has returned to Friday's game against the Flyers, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
9:01 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) went to the locker room in the second period of Friday's game against the Flyers, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
11:57 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) registered two blocks, one hit and one shot in 15:09 of ice time versus Vegas on Tuesday.
4:43 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) scored his a goal and posted a plus-1 rating in a 5-2 victory over the Oilers on Friday.
5:09 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (illness) is back to full health ahead of Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
12:56 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) is under the weather and missed Monday's practice session, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
12:16 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) scored his first goal of the season against Detroit on Saturday and also added an assist.
2:56 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has been stuck in the press box for all 21 of Pittsburgh's games this season.
12:26 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has yet to play in a game for the Penguins this season.
11:58 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) will be in the lineup against Buffalo on Monday.
2:07 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) signed a two-year, $1.4 million contract with the Penguins on Thursday.
11:37 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) was never able to get back into the lineup before the Pens were bounced from the playoffs.
1:45 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) is set to miss Game 4 versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
12:14 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Islanders per the NHL's official media site.
2:11 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) took the ice for Friday's optional game-day skate.
1:03 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) didn't travel with the team for Tuesday's matchup with Detroit, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
4:37 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) will not play Sunday against Carolina.
11:55 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) skated ahead of Friday's practice session, but will miss the clash with Nashville, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
2:18 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) took a twirl on the ice ahead of Tuesday's practice session, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
1:56 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) is facing an extended absence after coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, " is longer term with an upper-body injury."
9:59 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) had his arm in a sling after Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets and officially has an upper-body injury, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
9:12 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) exited Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
10:11 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) first goal of the season stood as the decisive tally in a 4-3 win over the Devils on Tuesday.
10:54 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was once again watching from the press box for Wednesday's clash with Tampa Bay.
6:39 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Seth Rorabaugh of The Athletic reports.
1:31 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) will join AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning assignment, the team announced Friday.
9:46 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has served as a healthy scratch in 17 consecutive games.
4:18 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) made his first appearance of the 2018-19 campaign in Thursday's clash with Calgary.
11:55 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has failed to appear in a game for the Penguins this season.
4:26 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) made his first appearance in the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday since Dec. 27.
1:42 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) has been activated from injured reserve and is on the ice for pregame warmups ahead of Thursday's matchup with Minnesota, Jonathan Bombulie of TribLive.com reports.
6:42 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) won't dress for Saturday's matinee against the Red Wings, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
2:30 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) won't participate in Sunday's contest with Boston.
9:10 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Bruins.
1:41 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) was placed on the injured reserve on Thursday.
8:31 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) is considered week-to-week after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
6:57 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) recorded a goal and an assist through 18:48 of ice time during Monday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
2:25 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) has not registered a point since Oct. 12 against the Lightning, which extends his drought to 19 games.
12:26 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) is averaging a mere 12:40 of ice time, primarily observing the game from the bench.
12:35 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) re-signed with the Penguins on a two-year deal worth $650,000 annually Thursday.
7:22 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) has been medically cleared to play, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
3:15 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) is out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Predators.
10:43 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) will remain sidelined for Game 2 on Wednesday against Nashville, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
7:57 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) took part in Thursday's optional skate sporting a non-contact jersey.
8:33 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) did not travel with the team to Ottawa for Game 6 on Tuesday.
10:17 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) skated on his own Monday, but remains day-to-day heading into Tuesday's Game 6 clash against Ottawa, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
8:11 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (concussion) has already been ruled out for Game 5 against the Senators on Sunday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
7:33 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) injury from Game 4 was classified as a concussion, according to Penguins coach Mike Sullivan.
6:30 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) headed to the training room after taking an elbow to the face from Senators forward Bobby Ryan in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Friday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:08 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) will be a healthy scratch for Monday's Game 3 clash with the Capitals, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
2:49 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) has been scratched for Game 2 against the Capitals on Saturday.
3:20 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) is not in the lineup for Thursday night's series-opening game in Washington.
9:18 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 on Thursday in Washington.
8:23 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) practiced in a non-contact jersey Sunday.
8:22 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) has yet to rejoin the team for practice and continues to skate on his own.
12:54 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (arm) will be sidelined for Game 1 against the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
8:03 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was spotted Sunday with a cast on his "right hand/wrist", Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
8:47 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (upper body) is expected to play in Wednesday's clash with Chicago.
9:20 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was sidelined for practice Tuesday and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
7:37 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) recorded three assists -- one on the power play -- during Wednesday's win over Winnipeg.
4:48 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
11:50 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) Penguins reassigned Ruhwedel (illness) to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton reports.
2:49 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Capitals.
8:52 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) missed practice Monday due to an illness.
6:02 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) as expected, was recalled from the minors Friday.
5:42 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
5:34 PM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) potted his first career NHL goal and registered a plus-3 rating in Friday's victory over New Jersey.
5:52 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
6:32 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was sent back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
6:25 AM - Chad Ruhwedel (Pit) was called up Tuesday from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
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