Rust scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over St. Louis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust redirected the puck inside the right post off a pass from Evgeni Malkin after his initial shot was blocked. To say he gets up for Blues games isn't an exaggeration -- Rust has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 10 games against them.

Rust scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust reached the 20-assist mark this season when he helped out on a Kasperi Kapanen tally in the first period. In the third, Rust added an insurance marker to pad the Penguins' lead. The 30-year-old winger has racked up four goals and three helpers over his last nine outings. He's at 33 points (nine on the power play), 133 shots on net, 57 hits and a minus-5 rating through 51 contests this season.

Rust scored a goal to extend Tuesday's clash with Colorado into extra time.

EDGE Analysis

At his current pace, Rust could be in danger of missing the 20-goal threshold for the first time since 2018-19 when he found the back of the net just 18 times. Still, with two goals in his last three outings, the veteran winger could be finding his groove, something the Penguins will likely need in order to stave off the Islanders for a playoff spot.

Rust recorded two assists in the Penguins' 4-1 win against Ottawa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has 10 goals and 29 points in 45 games this season. He was in a bit of a slump entering Friday's action, providing just a goal over his previous four games. Rust has also been held off the scoresheet six times in his last 10 contests, though the 30-year-old does have two multi-point games over that stretch.

Rust tallied a goal in Pittsburgh's 4-3 overtime victory against Anaheim on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust's marker came at 19:35 of the third period to tie the contest at 3-3. It was his 10th goal and 27th point in 43 games this season. Rust was limited to three assists in his previous seven contests. The 30-year-old's marker Monday also ended Rust's nine-game goal scoring drought.

Rust notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Rust set up the second of Jake Guentzel's second-period tallies, which stood as the game-winner. The helper ended a three-game point drought for Rust, who has just one multi-point effort in his last 13 contests. For the season, the 30-year-old winger is up to 24 points (seven on the power play), 101 shots on net, 43 hits and a minus-12 rating through 39 appearances.

Rust recorded two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust's two helpers came on Pittsburgh power plays. He has nine goals and 23 points in 35 contests this season, including seven power-play points. He only averaged 0:16 of ice time with the man advantage in three games from Dec. 20-27, and the 30-year-old was limited to 0:37 vs. the Red Wings. Despite that, Rust has managed to record three power-play points over that four-game span.

Rust scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust picked up a power-play tally on a deflection late in the second period, giving the Penguins a 2-1 lead. The goal was Rust's first since Dec. 6, though he's tallied three assists in five games since then. The 30-year-old winger now has eight goals and 12 assists through 32 games this season.

Rust picked up an assist against the Stars on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has eight points in his last five contests, a strong rebound from a previous six-game pointless streak. While coach Mike Sullivan has periodically shifted Rust between the top two lines, he is firmly cemented as a top-six scorer for the Penguins and should be capable of reaching the 50-point threshold for the third time in four seasons.

Rust scored a goal and registered an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

It was Rust's second straight multi-point game, giving him seven goals and 16 points in 26 contests this season. Even with his recent success, Rust's scoring pace is well below 2021-22 when he finished with 24 goals and 58 points in 60 games. The 30-year-old is trending in the right direction though, and it wouldn't be surprising to see his overall scoring pace continue to increase.