Bryan Rust RW PIT Sun 10/26/25 1:54 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Rust's game-tying goal with 3:06 left in regulation was enough to earn the Penguins one point in the standings. It was the winger's first goal of the campaign, and he's added three assists over seven contests. Rust will be leaned on to pick up some of the scoring slack in the absence of Rickard Rakell (hand), who is out for 6-8 weeks after sustaining an injury Saturday and undergoing surgery Sunday. Rust has collected 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating this season, so he can add a little category coverage in fantasy while skating on the Penguins' top line.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 10/17/25 1:21 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust notched a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has a helper in each of the last two games, accounting for all of his offense through three contests. He missed two games due to a lower-body injury at the start of the season. Rust has supplied nine shots on net, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating and looks to be a lock on the first line and top power-play unit.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 10/11/25 4:40 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
In a corresponding move, the Penguins assigned Ville Koivunen to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. After sitting out the first two games of the 2025-26 campaign, Rust will likely make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. He had 31 goals, 65 points, 191 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and 62 hits across 71 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season. Rust will probably occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play in Saturday's game.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 10/9/25 11:33 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust remains on injured reserve due to his lower-body injury, but he participated in Thursday's morning skate, signaling that he's drawing closer to a return. However, he remained on the ice with the scratches following morning skate and will officially be sidelined for a second consecutive game to begin the regular season. His next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Rangers, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be activated ahead of that matchup.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 10/6/25 9:00 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday, according to PuckPedia.
EDGE Analysis
Rust suffered a lower-body injury at Wednesday's practice, and it was announced by the Penguins on Thursday that Rust will be sidelined for at least two weeks. While he's on the shelf, Ville Koivunen might get the nod on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell to start the 2025-26 campaign.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 10/2/25 11:15 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
The Penguins announced Thursday that Rust will miss a minimum of two weeks due to a lower-body injury.
EDGE Analysis
Rust departed Wednesday's practice session early, and his exit was apparently due to his injury that will force him to miss multiple weeks. The 33-year-old will be unavailable for at least the first week of the regular season, and he'll presumably be re-evaluated around the end of his two-week return timetable. Rust made 71 regular-season appearances for Pittsburgh last year and racked up 31 goals, 34 assists, 62 hits, 54 blocked shots and 18 PIM while averaging 19:45 of ice time.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 4/18/25 12:09 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored twice on four shots, including one power-play goal, in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Rust rallied in April, earning five goals and five assists over the last seven games of the season. This got the veteran winger over 30 goals for the first time -- he concludes 2024-25 with 31 tallies and 65 points, both of which are career highs. He also put up 191 shots on net, 62 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating over 71 appearances. Rust continues to be part of the Penguins' core heading into 2025-26.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 4/12/25 1:23 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored an empty-net goal and added a power-play assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has three goals and five helpers during his five-game point streak. The winger's empty-netter gave him a career-high 29 goals this season, in addition to the personal-best 63 points over 69 appearances. He's added 183 shots on net, 61 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating during his career year while routinely playing on the Penguins' top line.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 4/9/25 12:01 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
He helped set up Pittsburgh's first two tallies of the night, including Sidney Crosby's game-winner late in the first period. Rust is on a roll to wrap up the campaign, producing four multi-point performances in the last nine games while collecting six goals and 12 points.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 4/7/25 12:00 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
It's officially a career year for Rust, who collected his 59th point of the campaign when he set up a Rickard Rakell tally in the third period. Rust has surged to the career high with 10 points over his last eight contests. Overall, he has 28 goals, 31 helpers, 15 power-play points, 179 shots on net, 61 hits, 53 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating over 67 appearances.