Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 10/30/21 11:17 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) took the ice in a non-contact jersey for Saturday's morning skate, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust will need to be cleared for contact before rejoining the lineup, but he's clearly making progress in his recovery from his lower-body injury. The 29-year-old winger will set his sights on healing up in time for Thursday's matchup with Philadelphia.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 10/25/21 1:18 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) skated on his own Monday but remains week-to-week, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust getting back on the ice is certainly a step in the right direction, but he figures to miss at least the next three games based on coach Mike Sullivan's classification. In his stead, Danton Heinen figures to continue slotting into a top-six role.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 10/18/21 1:30 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust is considered week-to-week with what has been clarified as a lower-body injury, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Based on the timeline provided by coach Mike Sullivan, Rust should be considered out for at least Pittsburgh's next two contests. Without the 29-year-old winger, Danton Heinen has been elevated to a first-line role while Evan Rodrigues was bumped up to the No. 1 power-play unit. Once cleared to play and activated off injured reserve, Rust should be a lock to reclaim both those roles for the Pens.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 10/16/21 2:48 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust will miss the Penguins' next two contests at a minimum now that he's been placed on injured reserve. Zach Aston-Reese (COVID-19 protocols) will likely take Rust's spot in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Blackhawks.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 10/16/21 12:37 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was injured in Thursday's game versus the Panthers, and he's set to miss at least one game. He'll have a couple of days to heal up ahead of the Penguins' next game Tuesday versus the Stars.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 10/14/21 10:16 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (undisclosed) is being evaluated for an injury suffered Thursday versus the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
It's not clear what kind of injury Rust might be dealing with. He left the contest in the third period and wasn't able to return, casting some doubt over his availability for Saturday's home opener versus the Blackhawks. The Penguins can ill afford to be down another forward, but if Rust can't go, Drew O'Connor would likely draw back into the lineup.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 10/12/21 11:05 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust tallied an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Rust put the finishing touches on Pittsburgh's season-opening victory, converting an empty-net bid from the neutral zone with 1:49 left in the third period. Rust is coming off a second straight 20-goal campaign, having collected 22 tallies and 42 points in 56 games last season.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 5/24/21 11:16 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust recorded a goal and an assist with six shots in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Rust drew a secondary assist on Evgeni Malkin's power-play goal midway through the first period, then he scored a go-ahead tally in the middle frame to give the Penguins a 2-1 lead. The 29-year-old Rust has two goals and assist with 16 shots and four PIM in the series.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 5/18/21 11:21 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a goal on four shots and had two PIM with two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Islanders in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Rust opened the scoring just 3:22 into the game, beating Semyon Varlamov with a rather harmless looking wrist shot from above the right faceoff circle. It was the first point of the series for Rust, who snapped his brief five-game goal drought. The 29-year-old enjoyed a terrific regular season, logging 22 goals and 20 assists in 56 contests.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 5/5/21 1:04 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Rust set up Sidney Crosby's second goal of the game in the third period. The 28-year-old Rust has thrived in a top-line role with eight goals and six helpers in his last 14 games. For the year, the Michigan native has 42 points (22 tallies, 20 helpers), 154 shots on net and a plus-8 rating.