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.

Rust scored the Penguins' lone goal during a 4-1 loss to the Capitals on Saturday while logging two shots and a minus-1 rating.

EDGE Analysis

Rust toe dragged the puck past a sliding John Carlson and put it in the back of the net midway through the third period, which prevented Logan Thompson from registering his third straight shutout. That goal extended Rust's point streak to four games, and he has registered four goals, six assists, 20 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through nine appearances since Jan. 1.

Rust scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Rust remains hot in January -- he has three goals and six assists over eight contests this month. He set up Rickard Rakell's second-period tally before scoring one of his own in the third. Rust is up to 18 goals, 36 points (eight on the power play), 108 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 40 appearances in a top-line role.

Rust scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Rust continues to look good in January with two goals and seven points over seven contests. The winger's tally put the Penguins ahead 2-1 in the second period. Rust is up to 17 goals, 34 points, 106 shots on net, 37 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-22 rating through 39 appearances this season.

Rust recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has earned a goal and five assists over six outings in January. The 32-year-old winger set up a Rickard Rakell tally in the first period of Sunday's defeat. Rust is up to 16 goals, 17 helpers, 102 shots on net, 35 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 38 appearances. The plus-minus rating is rough, but Rust does enough of everything else to stay useful in fantasy while seeing top-six minutes.

Rust had a goal, two assists, two PIM, two shots on goal, a hit, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust recorded at least three points in a single game for the fourth time this season. He's cracked the scoresheet three times over his last four contests, tallying one goal and four assists in that stretch. Rust remains productive even if he's been inconsistent in recent weeks, and he has 11 points in his last 10 games despite not registering a single point five times in that stretch.

Rust managed an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has a helper in back-to-back contests after going three games without a point. The 32-year-old winger started the year cold amid a couple of injury concerns, but he was excellent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rust is at 15 goals, 14 assists, 95 shots on net, 33 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 34 contests overall.

Rust posted a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Rust snapped a three-game point drought with his helper. The winger is minus-7 over his last four contests, and the drop in offense is an unfortunate turn after his hot December prior to the holiday break. Rust is now at 15 goals, 13 helpers, six power-play points, 94 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-20 rating through 33 appearances in a top-six role.

Rust had a goal and an assist Monday in a 7-3 win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Rust scored on the Penguins' first shot of the game, wiring a one-timer past Samuel Ersson from just above the right face-off circle. He's approaching a point-per-game pace right now (27 in 29 games) on the back of a recent 13-game, 19-point run that includes 10 goals. He's put up points in nine of those 13 games. Rust's role on Sidney Crosby's wing makes him a must-play option in all formats.

Rust scored twice and added two assists in a 5-4 overtime win over the Predators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

He won it with a wrist shot from the high slot 1:07 into overtime. It's Rust's second four-point game in his last four games, and he has 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) and 37 shots in his last 11 games. Rust is just seven points from hitting 400 in his career. He'll summit that peak soon, and at this rate, he could smash his 58-point career high (2021-22).