Rust (lower body) was designated as week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan, who told reporters, "His status right now is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. He did not make the trip with us -- he is back in Pittsburgh rehabbing."

EDGE Analysis

Rust won't travel with the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, which means the earliest he might return to action would be Dec. 10 against the Capitals. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old winger racked up eight points in his last 10 contests. With Rust back on the shelf, Evan Rodrigues will get a crack at the first-line role with Sidney Crosby.