Rust (lower body) was designated as week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan, who told reporters, "His status right now is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. He did not make the trip with us -- he is back in Pittsburgh rehabbing."

EDGE Analysis

Rust won't travel with the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, which means the earliest he might return to action would be Dec. 10 against the Capitals. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old winger racked up eight points in his last 10 contests. With Rust back on the shelf, Evan Rodrigues will get a crack at the first-line role with Sidney Crosby.

The Penguins placed Rust (lower body) on injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The forward has already missed two games with the lower-body injury and will return no sooner than Saturday against Vancouver. Rust has tallied two goals and seven assists through 12 games this season.

Rust (lower body) will not play Saturday against visiting Montreal, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust sat out Friday's game with the issue and still isn't yet ready to return. With the Penguins set to embark on a four-game road trip starting Monday in Calgary, it's still unclear if Rust will travel with the team.

Rust is being evaluated for a lower-body injury after missing Friday's game against the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rust briefly took warmups Friday before heading back to the locker room. As of now, it seems unlikely that he'll be ready to go Saturday against Montreal, but an update on his injury could be available before the game.

Rust (undisclosed) was a late scratch Friday against the Islanders, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear why Rust is unavailable for Friday's contest but an update should be available after the game. Brian Boyle will enter the lineup in his absence. Rust has nine points in 12 games this season.

Rust recorded two assists in Thursday's 6-0 rout of the Habs.

EDGE Analysis

While Rust may be bogged down in an eight-game goal drought dating back to the season opener against Tamba Bay on Oct. 12, he has picked up six helpers over that stretch, including one with the man advantage. With the return of Sidney Crosby, the 29-year-old Rust should find the back of the net sooner rather than later, especially considering he managed eight shots in his last three contests.

Rust registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has racked up three assists in two games since returning from a lower-body injury. The winger has a goal and three helpers in four contests this year. He should continue to see top-line minutes as one of the Penguins' higher-scoring wingers.

Rust (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Rust will return to a first line-role as well as a spot on the Penguins' top power-play unit Saturday versus the Wild. The 29-year-old winger picked up a goal through the first two games of the campaign before missing Pittsburgh's next seven contests with a lower-body injury.

Rust (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Wild on Saturday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has been sidelined for the team's last seven games due to his lower-body issue. The 29-year-old winger practiced on the first line Thursday in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit. The Michigan native is looking to reach the 20-goal mark for the third straight year and should be capable of doing so once cleared to play. In order to suit up, Rust will need to be activated off injured reserve prior to puck drop.

Rust (lower body) will not be available for Thursday's tilt with the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust returned to practice over the weekend but he's not quite ready for game action. The 29-year-old has now missed the last seven games. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Minnesota.