Bryan Rust RW PIT Sun 4/14/24 12:14 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a goal on seven shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has been in fine form over the last month, with 10 goals and nine assists over his past 16 contests. His tally got the Penguins on the board in the second period, but they weren't able to keep up with the Bruins' scoring frenzy in the middle frame. Rust has 28 goals, 55 points, 187 shots and a plus-12 rating through 60 contests this season. Despite another year marred by significant injury absences, he's just three points shy of matching his career high of 58 from the 2021-22 campaign with two contests remaining.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 4/12/24 10:54 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old winger delivered his first three-point performance since Feb. 25, and Thursday's tally was the 27th of the season for Rust, tying the career high he set in 2019-20. Over the last 15 games, he's collected nine goals and 18 points as the Penguins try to lock up a playoff spot.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 4/1/24 10:58 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored twice on four shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Rust opened the scoring just 18 seconds into the game and then added an empty-netter in the third frame for his 25th and 26th goals of the season. He also added two hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in 19:46 of ice time. The 31-year-old winger is now on a five-game point streak, producing five markers and two assists over that span. The two-way winger is still a consistent goal scorer who also contributes in hits and shots on goal.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 3/29/24 2:11 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust registered an assist in a 3-2 victory over Columbus on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Since returning from an upper-body injury, Rust's offensive game has been on full display, racking up five goals and three assists, including two with the man advantage, in 10 outings. The 31-year-old winger is thriving while playing up on the top line with Sidney Crosby and may be benefitting from the departure of Jake Guentzel in terms of added scoring opportunities.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 3/16/24 7:30 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Rust beat Jonathan Quick midway through the first period before helping to set up a Lars Eller tally in the second stanza. The 31-year-old Rust has two goals and three points in four games since coming off IR, and Saturday's goal was his 20th of the season -- the fifth straight campaign in which he has reached that mark.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sun 3/10/24 11:34 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
The Penguins activated Rust (upper body) from injured reserve Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Even though he was considered a game-time decision, Rust appears ready to return from a seven-game absence Sunday against Edmonton. He has accounted for 18 goals, 36 points, 128 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 40 hits in 42 appearances this season. Assuming he's good to go Sunday, Rust should occupy a top-six spot in the lineup and get power-play time.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 3/8/24 12:32 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust joined his teammates for practice Friday, marking the first time he's practiced since sustaining an upper-body injury Feb. 25 against Philadelphia, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has missed the past six games. In his last game played before getting injured, he recorded two goals and one assist in a 7-6 win over the Flyers. The 31-year-old has recorded 18 goals and 18 assists through 42 contests on the year. He will be slotted into the first or second line when he returns.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 3/7/24 10:36 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (upper body) skated before practice Thursday, marking the first time he's been on the ice since he was injured Feb. 25, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust didn't stick around for the main practice, so don't expect him to play versus Washington on Thursday. Rust was red hot before he got hurt, scoring six times and adding two assists in his last seven games. Overall, he has 18 goals and 36 points in 42 games this season.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Thu 2/29/24 12:03 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was previously deemed week-to-week, so his placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise. The 31-year-old winger was rolling offensively when hurt, having racked up seven goals and two assists, including four power-play points, in his last nine outings. Without Rust in the lineup, Reilly Smith has been elevated to play on the first line with Sidney Crosby.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 2/27/24 2:59 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (upper body) is considered week-to-week according to coach Mike Sullivan on Tuesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was already expected to miss the Penguins' four-game road trip after not traveling with the team, so this latest update doesn't impact his short-term availability. Still, with Jake Guentzel (upper body) already out until mid-February, the loss of the 31-year-old Rust will only serve to further stretch the team's slim chances of making the postseason. In their stead, both Reilly Smith and Rickard Rakell have been elevated to first-line roles.