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Eastern Metropolitan Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
45-19-4 94
42-20-6 90
34-26-8 76
33-25-9 75
29-23-15 73
30-28-9 69
32-32-4 68
23-34-11 57

2023 Stats

STATS A
Assists
P
Points
+/-
Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total
TOI/G
Time On Ice Per Game
PM
Penalty Minutes
Regular Season 20 40 11 19:11 18

Top Bryan Rust News

  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two-point effort in loss

    Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

    Rust beat Jonathan Quick midway through the first period before helping to set up a Lars Eller tally in the second stanza. The 31-year-old Rust has two goals and three points in four games since coming off IR, and Saturday's goal was his 20th of the season -- the fifth straight campaign in which he has reached that mark.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Removed from IR

    The Penguins activated Rust (upper body) from injured reserve Sunday.

    Even though he was considered a game-time decision, Rust appears ready to return from a seven-game absence Sunday against Edmonton. He has accounted for 18 goals, 36 points, 128 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 40 hits in 42 appearances this season. Assuming he's good to go Sunday, Rust should occupy a top-six spot in the lineup and get power-play time.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Joins teammates on the ice

    Rust joined his teammates for practice Friday, marking the first time he's practiced since sustaining an upper-body injury Feb. 25 against Philadelphia, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

    Rust has missed the past six games. In his last game played before getting injured, he recorded two goals and one assist in a 7-6 win over the Flyers. The 31-year-old has recorded 18 goals and 18 assists through 42 contests on the year. He will be slotted into the first or second line when he returns.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Skates on his own

    Rust (upper body) skated before practice Thursday, marking the first time he's been on the ice since he was injured Feb. 25, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

    Rust didn't stick around for the main practice, so don't expect him to play versus Washington on Thursday. Rust was red hot before he got hurt, scoring six times and adding two assists in his last seven games. Overall, he has 18 goals and 36 points in 42 games this season.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Designated for IR

    Rust (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

    Rust was previously deemed week-to-week, so his placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise. The 31-year-old winger was rolling offensively when hurt, having racked up seven goals and two assists, including four power-play points, in his last nine outings. Without Rust in the lineup, Reilly Smith has been elevated to play on the first line with Sidney Crosby.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Officially labeled week-to-week

    Rust (upper body) is considered week-to-week according to coach Mike Sullivan on Tuesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Rust was already expected to miss the Penguins' four-game road trip after not traveling with the team, so this latest update doesn't impact his short-term availability. Still, with Jake Guentzel (upper body) already out until mid-February, the loss of the 31-year-old Rust will only serve to further stretch the team's slim chances of making the postseason. In their stead, both Reilly Smith and Rickard Rakell have been elevated to first-line roles.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Missing from road trip

    Rust (upper body) won't join the Penguins for the start of their four-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in Vancouver.

    Rust was injured in Sunday's wild 7-6 victory over the Flyers in which he racked up two goals (one on the power play) on six shots and an assist. Unless he links up with the team later in the trip, the 31-year-old winger should be expected to miss at least the next four games. Reilly Smith has moved into Rust's first-line spot while Valtteri Puustinen was elevated to the No. 1 power-play unit.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Injured Sunday

    Rust (upper body) is being evaluated after Sunday's win over the Flyers, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

    Rust tallied two goals -- including one on the man advantage -- and an assist with six shots on goal before exiting Sunday's contest. He has 16 points in 20 appearances since returning from a 10-game absence that held him out for most of December. The 31-year-old winger has 18 goals and 36 points in 42 games this season. An update on Rust's status should be available before the Penguins begin their upcoming four-game road trip.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Draws power-play assist

    Rust notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

    Rust helped out on Sidney Crosby's goal in the first period. The helper extended Rust's point streak to four games after he scored in each of the last three. The 31-year-old winger is up to 32 points (three on the power play), 118 shots on net and a plus-16 rating over 39 appearances. He should continue to see steady time on the top power-play unit while Jake Guentzel (upper body) is out.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Deposits empty-netter

    Rust scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

    Rust's tally came as the Penguins were killing a penalty late in the third period, giving him his first shorthanded point of the campaign. The winger has scored in three straight games and is up to 15 tallies and 31 points through 38 outings overall. The 31-year-old has added 116 shots on net, 36 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating. He'll likely be looked to for more offense while Jake Guentzel (upper body) is out for four weeks.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Lights lamp in loss

    Rust found the back of the net in a 2-1 loss to Winnipeg on Saturday.

    With Connor Hellebuyck producing another stellar game between the pipes, the Penguins kept coming at the tender, but Rust was the only one who solved him. He skated across the vision of Hellebuyck and tipped an Erik Karlsson shot from the point that ended up top shelf. Rust didn't stop there, blasting seven shots on net to lead all skaters while adding a hit in 18:30 TOI. The 31-year old winger now has three goals and six assists with 40 shots on goal since the start of January. The Penguins will be home against the Panthers on Wednesday.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two helpers in Friday's loss

    Rust picked up two assists, including one on the power play, in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers.

    The veteran winger helped set up a Jake Guentzel tally early in the first period and Evgeni Malkin's tying goal inside the last minute of the third to at least earn the Penguins a point. Rust has been productive since returning from an upper-body injury at the beginning of January, delivering one goal and seven points in his past 10 outings. Friday's power-play point was his first of the season.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: First goal since return from injury

    Rust scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina on Saturday.

    Rust tied the game 2-2 from a sharp angle off the rebound of Erik Karlsson's shot while playing 6-on-5 in the last minute of the third period. It was Rust's first goal in six games (one goal, three assists) since his return from injury. He had been a strong complementary fantasy play prior to his absence, and he now has 11 goals and 13 assists across 28 appearances. Rust is on pace for his fifth consecutive 20-plus goal season, and he could challenge his previous personal best of 27 markers.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Grabs assist in win

    Rust notched an assist in a 6-5 win over the Bruins on Thursday.

    Rust picked up his first point since returning from a long-term upper-body injury. The 31-year-old winger has managed 21 points in 24 games this season but has yet to register a tally with the man advantage. Still, Rust figures to remain locked into a top-six role alongside either Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Activated from LTIR

    Rust (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

    Rust, who was considered to be a game-time decision, appears to be good to go Tuesday against Washington. He is projected to play on the second line and second power-play unit following a 10-game absence. Rust has accounted for 10 goals, 20 points, 71 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 15 hits over 22 outings this season.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Game-time decision

    Rust (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Washington, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

    If Rust returns from a 10-game absence, he is slated to play on the second line and work on the second power-play unit. He has produced 10 goals, 10 assists, 71 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 15 hits over 22 outings this season.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Practicing in regular jersey

    Rust (upper body) returned to practice in a regular jersey Friday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

    Rust was injured Dec. 6 against Tampa Bay and was subsequently placed on long-term injured reserve. He has already missed eight games and will be eligible to return to action Jan. 2 versus Washington. Rust had a great start to the season with 10 goals and 20 points in 22 games prior to his injury. Look for Rust to reunite with Sidney Crosby on the top line upon his return.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Skates before practice Thursday

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

    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.

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  • Penguins' Bryan Rust: Moves to LTIR

    Rust (upper body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

    Pittsburgh had to shift Rust from regular IR to LTIR in order to activate Rickard Rakell (upper body) for Monday's contest against Minnesota. As a result, Rust won't be eligible to return until January. He has recorded 10 goals, 20 points, 71 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 15 hits in 22 games this season.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 192 lbs
Birthplace: Pontiac, MI
Age: 31
Experience: 9
Shoots: Right