Rust (lower body) took the ice for pregame warm-ups, which indicates he'll be in the lineup Monday in San Jose, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust will slot back in on the top line alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby after missing Saturday's 4-1 loss in Seattle. The 32-year-old Rust has provided 19 goals and 19 helpers across 43 appearances this season.

Rust (lower body) will be a game-time decision against San Jose on Monday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Rust skated on the top line during Monday's morning session, which is an encouraging sign after he missed Saturday's 4-1 loss to Seattle. The 32-year-old forward has 19 goals, 38 points, 111 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 39 hits across 43 appearances this season. If Rust and Blake Lizotte (illness) remain out, Jesse Puljujarvi could play against the Sharks.

Rust (lower body) won't play Saturday against Seattle, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust will miss at least one game after suffering the injury in Thursday's loss to Anaheim. The 32-year-old winger has 19 goals and 38 points through 43 games this season. After being recalled from the minors before Saturday's game, Bokondji Imama could slot into the lineup in Rust's absence.

Rust (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust exited Thursday's 5-1 loss to Anaheim due to his injury. He has 19 goals and 38 points over 43 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus Seattle, then Anthony Beauvillier might shift into the top six. Blake Lizotte's (illness) status for Saturday's game is also unclear, but if Lizotte and Rust are both unavailable, then that would leave Pittsburgh with just 11 healthy forwards, so the Penguins might call a player up from the minors.

Rust (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Rust had a power-play assist in the contest prior to his exit. He did not come out of the locker room at the start of the third period. Rust has been a top-six fixture for the Penguins with 38 points (nine on the power play) over 43 appearances. If he misses time beyond Thursday, Blake Lizotte (illness) could rejoin the lineup, but it'll be tough for any one player to replace Rust's production.

Rust scored the Penguins' lone goal during a 4-1 loss to the Capitals on Saturday while logging two shots and a minus-1 rating.

EDGE Analysis

Rust toe dragged the puck past a sliding John Carlson and put it in the back of the net midway through the third period, which prevented Logan Thompson from registering his third straight shutout. That goal extended Rust's point streak to four games, and he has registered four goals, six assists, 20 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through nine appearances since Jan. 1.

Rust scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Rust remains hot in January -- he has three goals and six assists over eight contests this month. He set up Rickard Rakell's second-period tally before scoring one of his own in the third. Rust is up to 18 goals, 36 points (eight on the power play), 108 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 40 appearances in a top-line role.

Rust scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Rust continues to look good in January with two goals and seven points over seven contests. The winger's tally put the Penguins ahead 2-1 in the second period. Rust is up to 17 goals, 34 points, 106 shots on net, 37 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-22 rating through 39 appearances this season.

Rust recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has earned a goal and five assists over six outings in January. The 32-year-old winger set up a Rickard Rakell tally in the first period of Sunday's defeat. Rust is up to 16 goals, 17 helpers, 102 shots on net, 35 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 38 appearances. The plus-minus rating is rough, but Rust does enough of everything else to stay useful in fantasy while seeing top-six minutes.

Rust had a goal, two assists, two PIM, two shots on goal, a hit, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust recorded at least three points in a single game for the fourth time this season. He's cracked the scoresheet three times over his last four contests, tallying one goal and four assists in that stretch. Rust remains productive even if he's been inconsistent in recent weeks, and he has 11 points in his last 10 games despite not registering a single point five times in that stretch.