Rust scored the game-winning goal and had two shots with two hits in a 4-3 win over Boston on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust's dream season continued with his 21st goal of the year Sunday, converting a brilliant centering pass from Evgeni Malkin. The goal put Pittsburgh up 4-3 with 6:25 remaining in regulation and held up as Rust's fourth game-winner. The 27-year-old had entered the 2019-20 season with career highs of 38 points (in 2017-18) and 18 goals (in 2018-19), but he's already blown both out of the water with 21 goals and 43 points in just 35 games.

Rust scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old winger finished off some tic-tac-toe passing early in the third period with his 20th goal of the season, then helped set up Sidney Crosby for the OT winner. Rust has already set new career highs in goals and points (42) through only 34 games, with five goals and 12 points coming with the man advantage. As long as he keeps getting regular shifts with Crosby and/or Evgeni Malkin, Rusts's breakout campaign should continue unabated.

Rust scored a goal and recorded an assist in Tuesday's victory over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Rust is riding a four-game point streak and has racked up 10 goals and 13 assists in his previous 16 contests. The Michigan native needs just one more tally to reach the 20-goal mark for the first time in his five-year NHL career. At his current pace, the winger could reach the 40-goal threshold before the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

Rust potted a goal and dished an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rust is up to 18 tallies this season, matching his goal output from 72 appearances last year. The Michigan native has 37 points, 98 shots on goal and 24 PIM through 30 contests in 2019-20. He's just a point shy of his career-high 38 from 2017-18, which should fall in the next week or so, given his performance lately. Rust's partnership with Evgeni Malkin has worked well -- fantasy owners can attest to the benefits both of them have provided so far.

Rust registered an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Rust actually led all Penguins with the three blocks, an impressive feat for a winger. He's no slouch on offense either, with 35 points in just 29 games -- that's the same point total he had in 72 contests last year. The 27-year-old has added 95 shots, 38 hits and a plus-18 rating in 2019-20, which should be the best of his career by a wide margin.

Rust collected a pair of assists, two shots on goal, a plus-2 rating and 12 PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Rust had a hand in goals by his linemates Evgeni Malkin and Jake Guentzel in the contest. The winger also got involved in a late-game kerfuffle that resulted in a misconduct penalty. Rust has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last nine outings, posting seven goals, eight helpers and a plus-6 rating in that span. The 27-year-old is up to 32 points in 25 appearances this year, just six points shy of his career-best mark of 38 from two seasons ago.

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.

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.

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.

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.