Rust is day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters he did not expect Rust to be out long-term and did not rule him out for Thursday's matchup with the Devils. It has been one step forward, two steps back for the Pens on the injury front and losing Rust -- who previously missed 20 games with an arm malady -- would stretch their already thin winger depth. If the 24-year-old is unable to suit up versus New Jersey, Pittsburgh may need to call-up a player from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.