Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 11/26/21 7:34 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 11/19/21 9:21 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 11/10/21 12:20 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 11/6/21 5:28 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 11/5/21 2:20 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 11/4/21 6:47 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
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.