Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Won't play Thursday

Ruhwedel (arm) is not in the lineup for Thursday night's series-opening game in Washington.

Analysis:

Ruhwedel misses his eighth consecutive game dating back to the penultimate game of the regular season. Considering his status as a game-time decision Thursday, the 26-year-old appears to be on track to return within the next game or two, though it remains to be seen where he'll line up.