Rust (arm) is no longer on injured reserve, according to the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

This marks a significant step toward returning for Rust who was described by coach Mike Sullivan as "getting close" prior to Thursday's tilt. A bevy of injuries in the Burgh have led to more subtractions than additions of late, so getting back the 24-year-old would be a welcome site. The team has yet to announce whether the winger will return to action Friday against the Islanders, but if he does; Josh Archibald figures to be the leading candidate to get bumped from the lineup.