It was Rupp's first game since February 1st but he only made it through half of the contest after he received a match penalty mid-way through the second period. A phone interview means the suspension will likely be less than five games. The biggest fallout of the hit is how serious Oshie's injury is and how much time will he miss?
Rupp is not expected to be away from the team for long.
Rupp will be activated off injured reserve and play tonight with Mikael Granlund out. Rupp is not fantasy relevant.
Rupp has no points in the first two games of the playoffs.
Rupp has missed the Wild's last four games with a lower-body injury. He is not fantasy relevant.
No word yet on if Rupp will return to the lineup as the Wild's riding high with five wins in a row and 10 in the past 13.
Rupp isn't fantasy relevant.
Rupp is expected to remain on the fourth line tonight. He scored a goal and five points with 97 PIM in 58 games.
Rupp gets new linemates for tonight's game. He has four goals and an assist with 85 PIM in 49 games.
The Rangers are short on healthy forwards meaning Rupp needs to stay in the lineup. He has four goals and an assist through 40 games.
Rupp moves up to the Richards line. The hero of the Winter Classic has four goals in 29 games.
Rupp draws back into the lineup for the first time since October 24th. He likely draws into one of the bottom two lines but we won't know the lineups until warmups.
Expect the resident tough guy to force Erik Christensen out of the lineup again.
Rupp could be ready to return to the lineup in a game or two. The veteran likely replaces Erik Christensen in the lineup.
When healthy, Rupp could take the spot of Erik Christensen or Sean Avery.
Rupp will challenge for a fourth line spot and could push someone out of the lineup. He's averaged over 120 PIM over the last three seasons so he could warrant a look in deeper leagues.
Rupp gets back onto the ice but remains a few weeks away from returning to the lineup. Look for him to challenge for a spot on the bottom two lines.
Rupp is still recovering from a torn meniscus but could start skating with the team again. Expect him to take a few more weeks to fully recuperate from the injury.
With Rupp out, look for minor league vet Andre Deveaux to stay with the team. Rupp had one goal on the season playing on the fourth line and acting as the team enforcer.
With Rupp out, look for minor league vet Andre Deveaux to stay with the team. Rupp had one goal on the season playing on the fourth line and acting as the team enforcer.
