Per Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now, Rust (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday but will remain out of the lineup versus Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Rust missed Wednesday's game against the Rangers and has been ruled out of Friday's action. Rust is off to a great start with nine goals and 16 points in 17 games this season. He could return as early as Saturday at home versus the Maple Leafs.