Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 2/19/25 12:34 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) expects to be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Washington, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rust missed the Penguins' 3-2 loss to Philadelphia on Feb. 8 due to the injury, but he's had the 4 Nations Face-Off break to recover. The 32-year-old has been a full participant in the Penguins' practices Tuesday and Wednesday. Rust will likely serve on Pittsburgh's top line Saturday alongside Sidney Crosby. That might result in Anthony Beauvillier moving out of the top six.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 2/8/25 4:54 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
EDGE Analysis
Rust registered two assists while logging 19:34 of ice time Friday. That gives Rust 20 goals and 42 points in 48 outings this season. Pittsburgh summoned Vasily Ponomarev from the minors in a corresponding move to play versus Philadelphia on Saturday.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 2/8/25 12:05 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust dished two assists and blocked two shots during Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Rust had assists on the final two goals of the contest, which came near the halfway mark of the second period. The latter of his two helpers allowed Philip Tomasino to score the game-winner on the power play. The 32-year-old Rust has 22 assists, 42 points and 122 shots on net in 48 appearances this season. He has been consistent in his offensive production while seeing time on the top line and the power play. Rust could surpass his point total of 56 from a season ago if he remains healthy.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 2/1/25 11:27 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored late in the third period and took two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-0 against the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Rust capitalized on the empty net with two minutes to go in the contest. The 32-year-old right winger's late tally was his 20th goal of the season and first in the past two weeks. Rust is up to 40 points and 120 shots on goal in 46 appearances this campaign. While his offensive output had slowed over the past few games, Saturday's tally is an encouraging sign going forward. Playing alongside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell on Pittsburgh's top line, Rust is a safe play in fantasy.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 1/28/25 2:31 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust registered an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Rust missed one game due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to make a quick return to action. He set up Sidney Crosby's goal early in the third period of this contest. Rust is up to 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) with 118 shots on net and a minus-22 rating over 44 outings this season, primarily in a top-line role.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 1/27/25 10:11 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) took the ice for pregame warm-ups, which indicates he'll be in the lineup Monday in San Jose, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust will slot back in on the top line alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby after missing Saturday's 4-1 loss in Seattle. The 32-year-old Rust has provided 19 goals and 19 helpers across 43 appearances this season.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 1/27/25 3:25 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) will be a game-time decision against San Jose on Monday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Rust skated on the top line during Monday's morning session, which is an encouraging sign after he missed Saturday's 4-1 loss to Seattle. The 32-year-old forward has 19 goals, 38 points, 111 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 39 hits across 43 appearances this season. If Rust and Blake Lizotte (illness) remain out, Jesse Puljujarvi could play against the Sharks.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 1/25/25 2:21 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) won't play Saturday against Seattle, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust will miss at least one game after suffering the injury in Thursday's loss to Anaheim. The 32-year-old winger has 19 goals and 38 points through 43 games this season. After being recalled from the minors before Saturday's game, Bokondji Imama could slot into the lineup in Rust's absence.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 1/24/25 3:47 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Rust exited Thursday's 5-1 loss to Anaheim due to his injury. He has 19 goals and 38 points over 43 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus Seattle, then Anthony Beauvillier might shift into the top six. Blake Lizotte's (illness) status for Saturday's game is also unclear, but if Lizotte and Rust are both unavailable, then that would leave Pittsburgh with just 11 healthy forwards, so the Penguins might call a player up from the minors.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 1/24/25 12:03 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Rust had a power-play assist in the contest prior to his exit. He did not come out of the locker room at the start of the third period. Rust has been a top-six fixture for the Penguins with 38 points (nine on the power play) over 43 appearances. If he misses time beyond Thursday, Blake Lizotte (illness) could rejoin the lineup, but it'll be tough for any one player to replace Rust's production.