Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Sun 12/29/19 1:44 AM

Rust scored twice and added two assists in Saturday's 6-4 victory over Nashville.
EDGE Analysis
His helpers came on the power play. Rust has 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in his last 11 games and 30 in 24 games this season. Seven of the points have on the power play. Rust has real chemistry with Evgeni Malkin and Jake Guentzel, and he's about to obliterate his career mark of 38 points. Sometimes opportunity trumps skill and that's pretty much the case for Rust. Milk this run for all you can.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Tue 12/17/19 11:54 PM

Rust (illness) scored the game-winning goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Rust didn't miss any time with the illness. He extended his point streak to four games (four goals, three helpers) with the two-point effort. Rust has provided 13 goals, 24 points and 71 shots on goal in 20 contests this season. The 27-year-old has produced three game-winners, as well.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Tue 12/17/19 8:35 PM

Rust (illness) is in the lineup for Tuesday's road tilt against the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Rust missed Monday's practice due to flu-like symptoms, but as evidenced by this news, shook off the ailment prior to game time. Now that he's officially back, he's assumed his usual role at right wing on a line Jake Guentzel and Evegni Malkin. The 27-year-old has been outstanding this year when healthy, racking up 22 points in 19 games.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Tue 12/17/19 1:58 PM

Rust (illness) will be a game-time call versus Calgary on Tuesday, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust missed Monday's practice session with flu symptoms but was able to take the ice and get in some skating Tuesday. If the winger is unable to play against the Flames, the Penguins will need to dress defenseman Juuso Riikola as a forward, as the club doesn't currently have a player upfront. Joseph Blandisi figures to be the odd man out if Rust is in the lineup.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Mon 12/16/19 5:22 PM

Rust (illness) did not participate in Monday's practice, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust's status for Tuesday's contest is up in the air for now as head coach Mike Sullivan said he'll be evaluated tomorrow. The 5-foot-11 winger has 12 goals and 22 points in 19 games this season.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Sat 12/14/19 11:14 PM

Rust had two goals and an assist with a team-leading six shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings. He also scored the shootout winner.
EDGE Analysis
Rust single handedly erased the Kings' 2-0 lead, scoring twice in the second period to tie the game. He also set up Teddy Blueger's go-ahead goal midway through the third period. Rust has been extremely productive of late, collecting points in eight of his last 11 games (seven goals, eight assists).

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Thu 12/12/19 11:50 PM

Rust scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 1-0 overtime victory over Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
He backhanded the disc through the five-hole at the 3:02 mark of OT. Rust has 19 points, including 10 goals, in 18 games this season. Get him back in your lineup ASAP.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Fri 12/6/19 5:11 PM

Rust (lower body) will return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
The Penguins and fantasy owners will both be happy to have Rust back in their lineups Friday, as he's been highly productive when healthy this season, racking up nine goals and 17 points in 16 games. The 27-year-old is expected to return to a prominent role, skating on Pittsburgh's first line and top power-play unit against Arizona.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Thu 12/5/19 1:22 PM

Rust (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Arizona, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust practiced on the top line alongside Evgeni Malkin and Jake Guntzel, which should set him up to pick up where he left off. Prior to getting hurt, the winger racked up 10 points in his last six games, including a four-point performance versus Vancouver. As long as he continues to play alongside Malkin, the 27-year-old Rust should be considered a top-end fantasy option.

Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Wed 12/4/19 2:01 PM

Rust (lower body) isn't in the projected lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blues, NHL.com's Wes Crosby reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust will miss a third straight game Wednesday, and the Penguins have yet to release any details regarding a potential timetable for his recovery. The 27-year-old winger has been highly productive when healthy this season, racking up nine goals and 17 points in 14 games, so fantasy owners should plan on keeping a close eye on his status ahead of Friday's matchup with Arizona.