Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 12/16/23 5:16 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Rust, who is considered week-to-week, hasn't played since Dec. 6 against Tampa Bay. In 31 appearances this season, he has generated 10 goals, 20 points, 71 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 15 hits.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 12/11/23 1:37 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (upper body) is considered week-to-week according to head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Rust, at a minimum, should be expected to miss the Penguins' next three games, but it certainly could be longer. Given his expected absence, the Michigan-born winger figures to eventually find himself on injured reserve in order to free up a roster spot. Youngsters Drew O'Connor and Valtteri Pusstinen have been thrust into top-six roles with Rust and Rickard Rakell (upper body) both unavailable.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 12/7/23 3:05 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (upper body) is still being evaluated but won't be in the lineup against Florida on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has already missed three games this season with an upper-body injury and it's not immediately clear if this latest problem is related. Since returning from that injury, the winger has registered one goal, three assists and 16 shots in his last five contests. Without Rust in the lineup, Drew O'Connor has been elevated to the first line while Alexander Nylander slots into the second.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 12/6/23 10:00 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust is being evaluated for an upper-body injury sustained in Wednesday's game versus the Lightning, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was held off the scoresheet in the 3-1 loss, and he was missing for a majority of the third period. The 31-year-old winger recently missed three games with a lower-body injury. If Rust is out for Friday's game versus the Panthers, Vinnie Hinostroza figures to get back into the lineup.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 11/28/23 11:30 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Pittsburgh's last three games with a lower-body injury, Rust picked up where he left off Tuesday, beating Juuse Saros with a long-range wrister to tie the game 2-2 late in the third period. The 31-year-old Rust now has 10 goals and 17 points through 18 games this season, putting him on pace to surpass his previous career high of 58 points set in the 2021-22 campaign.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 11/28/23 1:39 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
According to coach Mike Sullivan, Rust (lower body) will be available for Tuesday night's game versus Nashville, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust is expected to return to his usual prominent role following his three-game absence, skating on one of the top two lines and the top power-play unit against the Predators. He's been excellent this season, racking up nine goals and 16 points through 17 contests.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 11/27/23 2:22 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Tuesday against Nashville, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was a full participant during Monday's practice and worked on the top power-play unit, which are both encouraging signs. He has missed the past three games due to a lower-body issue. Rust has accounted for nine goals, 16 points, 55 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits over 17 outings this season.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 11/25/23 5:13 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Toronto, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust will sit out his third straight contest. He has provided nine goals, seven assists, 55 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits over 17 games this season. Drew O'Connor has been playing on the top line during Rust's absence.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 11/24/23 10:57 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Per Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now, Rust (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday but will remain out of the lineup versus Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Rust missed Wednesday's game against the Rangers and has been ruled out of Friday's action. Rust is off to a great start with nine goals and 16 points in 17 games this season. He could return as early as Saturday at home versus the Maple Leafs.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 11/22/23 12:43 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) is expected to miss Wednesday's game against the Rangers, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has nine goals and 16 points in 17 contests this season. He's day-to-day due to the injury, so Rust might be an option to return Friday versus Buffalo. In the meantime, Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body) is expected to draw back into the lineup Wednesday and serve on the top line.