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.

Rust (upper body) did not join the Penguins for their four-game road trip, the team announced Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust was injured in Sunday's wild 7-6 victory over the Flyers in which he racked up two goals (one on the power play) on six shots and an assist. Unless he links up with the team later in the trip, the 31-year-old winger should be expected to miss at least the next four games. Reilly Smith has moved into Rust's first-line spot while Valtteri Puustinen was elevated to the No. 1 power-play unit.

Rust (upper body) is being evaluated after Sunday's win over the Flyers, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rust tallied two goals -- including one on the man advantage -- and an assist with six shots on goal before exiting Sunday's contest. He has 16 points in 20 appearances since returning from a 10-game absence that held him out for most of December. The 31-year-old winger has 18 goals and 36 points in 42 games this season. An update on Rust's status should be available before the Penguins begin their upcoming four-game road trip.

Rust notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Rust helped out on Sidney Crosby's goal in the first period. The helper extended Rust's point streak to four games after he scored in each of the last three. The 31-year-old winger is up to 32 points (three on the power play), 118 shots on net and a plus-16 rating over 39 appearances. He should continue to see steady time on the top power-play unit while Jake Guentzel (upper body) is out.

Rust scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Rust's tally came as the Penguins were killing a penalty late in the third period, giving him his first shorthanded point of the campaign. The winger has scored in three straight games and is up to 15 tallies and 31 points through 38 outings overall. The 31-year-old has added 116 shots on net, 36 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating. He'll likely be looked to for more offense while Jake Guentzel (upper body) is out for four weeks.

Rust found the back of the net in a 2-1 loss to Winnipeg on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With Connor Hellebuyck producing another stellar game between the pipes, the Penguins kept coming at the tender, but Rust was the only one who solved him. He skated across the vision of Hellebuyck and tipped an Erik Karlsson shot from the point that ended up top shelf. Rust didn't stop there, blasting seven shots on net to lead all skaters while adding a hit in 18:30 TOI. The 31-year old winger now has three goals and six assists with 40 shots on goal since the start of January. The Penguins will be home against the Panthers on Wednesday.

Rust picked up two assists, including one on the power play, in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger helped set up a Jake Guentzel tally early in the first period and Evgeni Malkin's tying goal inside the last minute of the third to at least earn the Penguins a point. Rust has been productive since returning from an upper-body injury at the beginning of January, delivering one goal and seven points in his past 10 outings. Friday's power-play point was his first of the season.

Rust scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust tied the game 2-2 from a sharp angle off the rebound of Erik Karlsson's shot while playing 6-on-5 in the last minute of the third period. It was Rust's first goal in six games (one goal, three assists) since his return from injury. He had been a strong complementary fantasy play prior to his absence, and he now has 11 goals and 13 assists, all at even-strength, in 28 games. Rust is on pace for his fifth consecutive 20-plus goal season, and he could challenge his 27-goal career mark (2019-20).

Rust notched an assist in a 6-5 win over the Bruins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust picked up his first point since returning from a long-term upper-body injury. The 31-year-old winger has managed 21 points in 24 games this season but has yet to register a tally with the man advantage. Still, Rust figures to remain locked into a top-six role alongside either Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby.

Rust (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rust, who was considered to be a game-time decision, appears to be good to go Tuesday against Washington. He is projected to play on the second line and second power-play unit following a 10-game absence. Rust has accounted for 10 goals, 20 points, 71 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 15 hits over 22 outings this season.