Rust recorded a goal, an assist, three shots on goal, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Rust got back on the scoresheet after not doing so in his previous two appearances. The 32-year-old veteran is ending the regular season on a strong note after recording points in four of his last six appearances, including three multi-point efforts in that stretch. Rust has been one of the most productive players for the Penguins this season and has tallied 57 points across 65 appearances. He's only one point away from matching the career-best output he delivered in 2021-22, and he's also one goal away from tying his personal-best mark in that category established one year ago.

Rust scored a goal and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has five goals and three assists over his last six outings. His goal spoiled Andrei Vasilevskiy's shutout bid with 5:45 left in the third period. Rust continues his march toward a career year -- he's now at 26 goals, 55 points, 157 shots on net, 57 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-23 rating over 62 appearances. He's two goals shy of matching his high mark from last year, and he's three points back of his career-best year in 2021-22.

Rust netted two goals, provided an assist and fired three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust found the back of the net twice in the opening period with the first of his two tallies being a power-play goal. His two goals were within five minutes of each other, and he then got involved early in the second period with the primary assist on Evgeni Malkin's power-play tally. The 32-year-old Rust has five points in his last two games and is heating up at the right time for the Penguins. If he can bring this momentum into the final few weeks of the regular season, Rust has a real shot to set a new career high in points. He needs just four points to tie his previous best of 58 from the 2021-22 campaign. Overall, Rust has 25 goals, 29 assists and 156 shots on net in 61 appearances. He has good value in most formats for the fantasy playoffs.

Rust scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Rust hasn't been as consistent as linemates Sidney Crosby or Rickard Rakell this month. This was just the fifth time in 10 contests in March that Rust has put his name on the scoresheet, though he's racked up three goals and six helpers. The veteran winger remains dialed in on the top line and has 23 goals, 51 points, 153 shots on net, 56 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating over 60 appearances. Even with time lost to injuries again this season, he has a chance to match his career-high 58 points from the 2021-22 campaign.

Rust posted a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Rust found the back of the net with his lone shot of the contest, a tip-in in the third period that represented his 22nd goal of the season, and he also set up Rickard Rakell's empty-netter with only eight seconds left in the contest. This was Rust's 11th multi-point game of the season, and the 32-year-old is on the verge of reaching the 50-point plateau for the fourth time in his career. He has 49 points (22 goals, 27 helpers) through 57 games this season.

Rust notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has opened March with five points and nine shots on net over three contests. The 32-year-old winger set up linemate Rickard Rakell for a goal in the second period. Rust is at 47 points, 133 shots on net, 51 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-24 rating through 53 appearances. The 60-point mark is still a possibility for Rust despite some time lost to injuries, but that's a level he's yet to reach in his 11-year NHL career.

Rust registered a goal, two assists, one on the power play, and a plus-1 rating Sunday in a 6-5 overtime loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Rust delivered his first goal since Feb. 1 in Sunday's loss, though he had three assists during that span. This performance marked the fifth time this season that Rust has recorded at least three points. The veteran winger is up to 21 goals, 25 helpers and a minus-23 rating over 52 appearances this season. Had he not missed 11 games due to injury, Rust would likely have been in line for a career year in the goal-scoring department.

Rust (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's road divisional matchup against the Flyers, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

While Rust was placed on injured reserve Feb. 8 as a result of his lower-body injury, the right-shot winger has missed back-to-back games due to an illness. The 32-year-old will serve in a top-line capacity beside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell in Tuesday's game. Rust has accounted for 20 markers, 22 helpers and a minus-21 rating across 48 appearances in 2024-25.

Rust (illness) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the second game Rust has missed while recovering from an illness. The 32-year-old forward has 20 goals and 42 points in 48 games this season. Anthony Beauvillier figures to remain on Pittsburgh's top line in Rust's absence.

Rust (illness) will not play versus Washington on Saturday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

EDGE Analysis

While Rust has recovered from his lower-body injury, he is dealing with an illness and was not taken off injured reserve. He has 20 goals and 22 assists in 48 games this season, including 10 points on the power play. Look for Anthony Beauvillier to remain as a top-six forward in Rust's absence.