Rust (undisclosed) is being evaluated for an injury suffered Thursday versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear what kind of injury Rust might be dealing with. He left the contest in the third period and wasn't able to return, casting some doubt over his availability for Saturday's home opener versus the Blackhawks. The Penguins can ill afford to be down another forward, but if Rust can't go, Drew O'Connor would likely draw back into the lineup.