Rust (upper body) skated before morning practice Thursday, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Rust has been out of action since Dec. 6, missing the last five games. He's been excellent when healthy this year, racking up 10 goals, 10 assists, 71 shots on goal and a plus-13 rating through 22 games. He is eligible to return Jan. 2 from long-term injured reserve.