Rust had a goal and an assist with three shots in a 5-2 win over the Flyers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust collected both of his points during a span of 2:04 midway through the second period. He set up Kasperi Kapanen's power-play tally to give the Penguins a 2-1 lead -- snapping his five-game point drought in the process -- before potting a goal of his own to extend the lead to 3-1. The 28-year-old has contributed seven goals and 10 assists through 21 games in 2020-21.

Rust scored an empty-net goal and added an assist Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Islanders. He also had four hits and was plus-2.

EDGE Analysis

Rust assisted on a Jason Zucker goal midway through the third period, then he received a generous pass from Zucker on a 2-on-0 rush later in the stanza for the empty-netter. It was Rust's third multi-point showing in this last four games, and he's racked up four-plus shots in each of his last five. After leading the Penguins in goals (27) a season ago, the 28-year-old is enjoying his second straight point-per-game campaign with six goals and nine assist through 15 games.

Rust scored twice, including a power-play goal, and added an assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over Washington. He also led the team with six shots on goal.

EDGE Analysis

Rust got the Penguins on the board midway through the first period, then he staked them to a 3-2 lead with his power-play tally 6:44 into the middle frame. Four minutes later, he set up linemate Jake Guentzel's for the game-winning goal. Rust is on quite a run as of late, having racked up 20 shots over his last three games, accumulating three goals and three assists in that time. He'll look to keep things going in Tuesday's rematch with the Capitals.

Rust recorded a goal, an assist and a game-high six shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Rust tied the score at one apiece in the first period, then picked up a helper on Malkin's game-tying goal with 18 seconds left in the third. The top-six winger has made fantasy managers happy with a shoot-first approach against the Islanders over the past two games, putting 14 pucks on net.

Rust skated to a plus-2 rating to complement an assist and eight shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

While Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin often steal the show for the Pens, it's important to keep close tabs on Rust. He holds a top-line role and ranks 19th in the entire league in shots with 39 through 11 games. Better yet, Rust has only missed the scoresheet in three contests this season.

Rust scored his first goal of the season on a career-high 11 shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old extended his point streak to four games with a tally midway through the first period, and then spent the rest of the night firing rubber at Igor Shesterkin without any further success. Rust had a career year in 2019-20, but the early results this season suggest his 27-goal, 56-point campaign was no fluke.

Rust produced a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Rust got on the scoresheet for the third time in the series with his helper on Jason Zucker's first-period tally. With a goal and two helpers in three contests, Rust is showing his regular season numbers -- 27 goals and 29 helpers in 56 games -- weren't a fluke. The 28-year-old winger could make for a solid DFS option Friday.

Rust posted an assist and two PIM in Monday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Rust found Jake Guentzel in the third period for the latter's empty-net tally to secure the win. Through two games, Rust has a goal, an assist, four shots and four hits. The 28-year-old produced career highs in goals (27) and points (56) in 55 contests during the regular season, and he remains in a top-six role on Evgeni Malkin's line.

Rust scored a power-play goal on two shots in Pittsburgh's overtime defeat to Montreal on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust was able to bang home a loose puck in front of the net on the ice with the No. 2 power-play unit. The winger figures to continue filling a role with the man advantage and could be moved up to the top group if coach Mike Sullivan shuffles the deck on the heals of the club's 1-for-7 performance Saturday.

Rust has 56 points with a team-leading 27 goals and a plus-14 rating in 55 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Despite missing the first 11 games of the season with a hand injury, Rust has kicked his game up to a new level. His 27 goals, 29 assists, plus-14 rating and 151 shots on goal are all new career highs. The 27-year-old Notre Dame product has turned himself into one of the Penguins' most important wingers this season.