Ristolainen (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ristolainen could be an option, according to coach John Tortorella. He has missed two games due to the injury and will have an extra two weeks off for the 4 Nations Face-Off break should he not play Saturday. Ristolainen has two goals, 13 assists, 83 hits and 85 blocked shots in 54 outings this season.