Rust produced a goal on six shots and garnered an assist Saturday, but it wasn't enough as the Penguins fell victim to the Panthers on the road, 6-5.

EDGE Analysis

Naturally, the fourth-year winger has improved steadily over time. Rust is currently working with a personal-best 23 assists and 33 points through 52 games, and he's been an absolute bargain for the Penguins with an annual cap hit of $640,000 on a two-year deal that will expire this summer. He'll be a restricted free agent at that time.