Rust scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust scored the eventual game-winning goal in the second period, grabbing a feed from Sidney Crosby before beating Samuel Ersson with a backhander. Rust now has three goals and four points in his last two games after scoring twice Saturday. The 30-year-old winger is up to 19 goals and 45 points through 76 games this season.

Rust scored two goals and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old carried the load for the Penguins, finding the back of the net in the first and third periods before helping to set up Jake Guentzel midway through the third to tie the score at 3-3. Rust has emerged from a slump that saw him pocket only one assist through the first nine games in March, racking up three goals and six points over the last six contests, but his turnaround may not have come soon enough to save Pittsburgh's playoff chances, as the Penguins dropped to ninth in the Eastern Conference with Saturday's loss and Florida's win over the Blue Jackets.

Rust scored an empty-net goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and logged two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The empty-netter snapped a nine-game goal drought for Rust, who had just one assist in that quiet span. The 30-year-old reached the 40-point mark for the fourth straight season, but it's been a down year for him. Rust has 16 goals, 24 helpers, 181 shots on net, 87 hits and a minus-9 rating through 70 contests overall.

Rust put six shots on goal versus Ottawa on Monday but remains mired in a nine-game goal drought.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has just 12 games left in the season to ensure a fourth consecutive 20-goal campaign. There's been little doubt it's been a down year for the 30-year-old winger, as he is sporting a negative plus/minus rating for the first time since his rookie campaign in which he played in just 14 contests and has managed just nine power-play points. Despite his slump, Rust won't face much in the way of a challenge for a top-six role and continues to be a fixture with the No. 2 power-play unit.

Rust (personal) was back on the ice for Wednesday's practice session, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust is back with the team after missing Tuesday's tilt versus Columbus for the birth of his child. With the veteran winger on the ice, he retook his place on the second line, which will see Danton Heinen dropped back into a bottom-six role. For Rust's part, he has generated four points and 14 shots in his last six contests and will look to continue his pursuit of the 50-point threshold against the Islanders on Thursday.

Rust (personal) won't play Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Rust and his wife are awaiting the birth of their second child. Alexander Nylander and Pierre-Olivier Joseph will draw into the lineup for Tuesday's game.

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.