Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 5/4/22 9:13 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust had a power-play goal, two assists and nine shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 triple-overtime Game 1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
All three of Rust's points came in the second period, but he was noticeable throughout the remainder of the night as well. Rust picked up secondary helpers on both of Jake Guentzel's goals, then converted a tap-in on a 5-on-3 to tie the score at three. He almost won the game in the second overtime, ringing a shot off the post from in close, but Rust ultimately had to settle for a three-point night.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 4/14/22 6:32 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was considered a game-time decision with a minor illness. He'll slot into his usual top-six role and avoid missing any time. The 29-year-old winger has 24 goals and 58 points through 53 games this season.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 4/14/22 12:15 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (illness) is considered a game-time decision against the Islanders on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was forced to leave Tuesday's clash with New York after just 1:04 of ice time as he was unable to continue due to illness. If the 29-year-old winger is unable to go, the Penguins would likely need to bring up a player or two from the minors or roll with seven defensemen. For his part, Rust should be a lock for a top-six role and No. 1 power-play unit if cleared to play.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 4/12/22 10:44 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (illness) left Tuesday's game versus the Islanders in the first period.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Mike Sullivan revealed after the game that the Penguins have a number of players attempting to play through illnesses, but Rust wasn't able to Tuesday. He took just two shifts in the contest, and he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's rematch at home against the Islanders.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 4/6/22 12:37 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a goal on five shots versus Colorado on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has just two goals in his last five games despite putting 21 shots on net over that stretch. Back up on the top line with Sidney Crosby, the 29-year-old Rust has already reached the 20-goal mark for the third consecutive year and is poised for a significant pay raise when he hits free agency this offseason.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 3/28/22 9:23 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a power-play goal and added two assists, one also coming with the man advantage, in Sunday's 11-2 rout of the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old continues to thrive while skating alongside Sidney Crosby. Rust has three multi-point performances in the last four games. and on the season he's up to 22 goals and 55 points through 45 contests -- leaving him one point shy of tying his career high.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 3/23/22 11:02 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Rust delivered his second multi-point performance in as many nights, and he had four shots to boot in each game. The winger's back on track following a four-game goal drought during which he picked up only one point. Rust has been moved off Sidney Crosby's line for now, but skating alongside Evgeni Malkin at even strength and both Malkin and Crosby on the power play isn't a bad gig.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 3/23/22 9:45 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old remains on a career-best scoring pace. Rust has four multi-point performances in the last 10 games, and he's reached the 50-point plateau for the second time in his career, racking up 21 goals and 50 points through 42 contests.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 3/12/22 8:04 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old continues to roll, and Rust has two goals and five points over the course of a modest three-game point streak. The tally was his 20th of the campaign, a mark he's reached in three straight seasons, and he's up to a remarkable 47 points in only 37 games.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 3/9/22 2:05 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust recorded a goal and an assist across 20:43 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Rust made his presence felt on both ends of the ice; he also tied a season high with three hits. The 29-year-old has reaped the benefits of playing alongside the red-hot Sidney Crosby on the top line of late, as Rust has racked up two goals and six assists of his own during Crosby's ongoing seven-game point streak.