Rust scored a goal on three shots, dished a power-play assist, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Rust tallied in the first period and then set up Michael Bunting's goal in the third, which was the game-winner. Over the last six games, Rust has four goals and three assists, though his helper Saturday was his first power-play point in that span. The veteran winger is up to nine tallies, 15 points (four on the power play), 61 shots, 23 hits, eight PIM and a minus-13 rating over 22 appearances in a top-six role.

Rust scored in overtime in a 5-4 win over Florida on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust carried the puck to the right face-off circle and wired a wrist shot on a 2-on-1 with Erik Karlsson at 1:31 of the extra frame. He has a point in each of his last two games (one goal, one assist) and five (three goals, two assists) in his last four. Fantasy managers are leaning in to see if Rust's game is finally back. So far, so good.

Rust scored two goals and added a helper in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

All three of Rust's points came at even strength, and he added a team-high seven shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in 18:36 of ice time. It was the right-shot winger's second multi-point performance of the season but his first since Oct. 16. Rust has recorded seven goals, four assists and a minus-14 rating through 17 games while filling a top-line role and spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Rust notched a power-play assist and a minus-3 rating in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Rust hasn't assembled a streak since returning from a lower-body injury, but he has four points over his last seven games. The winger set up Michael Bunting's third-period tally in this contest. Rust is up to eight points (three on the power play) with 39 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-14 rating through 15 appearances this season. Despite his fairly modest scoring pace, he remains in a top-six role.

Rust scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has three points, 12 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over five games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The winger is at five goals, two assists, 36 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 13 contests this season. His offense should increase, but the Penguins' poor play defensively and in goal could lead to some ugly peripheral stats for the 32-year-old.

Rust scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has two points and nine shots on net over three contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. He's played primarily on the second line in that span, though the Penguins' forward trios have been in a blender at times this season. Rust is up to four goals, six points, 33 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-8 rating over 11 appearances.

Rust posted an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Rust's return from a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury didn't create immediate waves in the Penguins' lineup. He started the game on the second line, but head coach Mike Sullivan did play with his combinations during the contest. Rust is up to five points, 29 shots on net, nine hits, six blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through nine outings this season. He's already had two injury absences, so staying healthy will be paramount to his productivity the rest of the way.

Rust (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site, which sets the stage for him to play in this evening's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Rust, who has missed Pittsburgh's past five games, has three goals and four points in eight outings in 2024-25. He'll likely serve in a top-six capacity in his return, perhaps on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby. If Rust does play with Crosby, then Evgeni Malkin will shift to the second unit.

Rust (lower body) was a full practice participant Wednesday and could return during the Penguins' road trip, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust is traveling with the team on its three-game road trip but wasn't in action versus the Islanders on Tuesday. He'll have two more opportunities to suit up as the Pens face the Hurricanes and Capitals on Thursday and Friday, respectively. If Rust does rejoin the lineup, it figures to be in a top-six role and could spur head coach Mike Sullivan into breaking up Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin from the top line.

Rust (lower body) will be with the Penguins for their three-game road trip, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Rust didn't practice with the team Monday, he probably shouldn't be expected to play versus the Islanders on Tuesday. Still, the 32-year-old winger's presence on the trip could see him back in action sooner rather than later. As long as Evgeni Malkin keeps playing on the wing with Sidney Crosby, Rust's return likely won't be in a first-line role, though he could replace Cody Glass on the second trio.