Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 12/16/19 5:22 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
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.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 11/30/19 6:09 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) will not dress Saturday in St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
With the Penguins set to return home after Saturday's game, Rust got a headstart and flew back to Pittsburgh prior to puck drop to be evaluated. His status remains day-to-day and he'll now enjoy three days off before the Blues come to town Wednesday. Expect another update on Rust to surface prior to Wednesday's game.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 11/29/19 10:04 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Coach Mike Sullivan said Rust missed Friday's game versus the Blue Jackets with a lower-body injury.
EDGE Analysis
Rust's injury occurred in the morning skate, per Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Rust went tumbling into the boards. It's unclear if the winger will miss more than one game with the injury -- the Penguins continue their road trip Saturday in St. Louis.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 11/29/19 6:44 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (undisclosed) won't play Friday against Columbus, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Rust on the shelf, Pittsburgh will be forced to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Blue Jackets. The Penguins have yet to release any details regarding the severity of Rust's issue, but another update on the oft-injured winger's status should surface ahead of Saturday's matchup with St. Louis.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 11/28/19 1:01 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust finished with four points in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Canucks, including scoring both a goal and an assist on the power play.
EDGE Analysis
Rust, along with Evgeni Malkin, combined for nine points in the win. Rust's four points give him up 17 for the season, in 14 games played. Logging the most minutes of his career, the 27-year-old is on pace to surpass his best campaign to date, of which came back in 2017-18 when Rust collected 38 points across 69 appearances.