Rust scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Rust hasn't been as consistent as linemates Sidney Crosby or Rickard Rakell this month. This was just the fifth time in 10 contests in March that Rust has put his name on the scoresheet, though he's racked up three goals and six helpers. The veteran winger remains dialed in on the top line and has 23 goals, 51 points, 153 shots on net, 56 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating over 60 appearances. Even with time lost to injuries again this season, he has a chance to match his career-high 58 points from the 2021-22 campaign.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Scores, assists Thursday
Rotowire
Rust posted a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blues.
Rust found the back of the net with his lone shot of the contest, a tip-in in the third period that represented his 22nd goal of the season, and he also set up Rickard Rakell's empty-netter with only eight seconds left in the contest. This was Rust's 11th multi-point game of the season, and the 32-year-old is on the verge of reaching the 50-point plateau for the fourth time in his career. He has 49 points (22 goals, 27 helpers) through 57 games this season.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Contributes helper in loss
Rotowire
Rust notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Rust has opened March with five points and nine shots on net over three contests. The 32-year-old winger set up linemate Rickard Rakell for a goal in the second period. Rust is at 47 points, 133 shots on net, 51 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-24 rating through 53 appearances. The 60-point mark is still a possibility for Rust despite some time lost to injuries, but that's a level he's yet to reach in his 11-year NHL career.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Goal, two apples in defeat
Rotowire
Rust registered a goal, two assists -- one on the power play -- and a plus-1 rating Sunday in a 6-5 overtime loss to Toronto.
Rust delivered his first goal since Feb. 1 in Sunday's loss, though he had three assists during that span. This performance marked the fifth time this season that Rust has recorded at least three points. The veteran winger is up to 21 goals, 25 helpers and a minus-23 rating over 52 appearances this season. Had he not missed 11 games due to injury, Rust would likely have been in line for a career year in the goal-scoring department.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Suiting up in Philadelphia
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's road divisional matchup against the Flyers, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
While Rust was placed on injured reserve Feb. 8 as a result of his lower-body injury, the right-shot winger has missed back-to-back games due to an illness. The 32-year-old will serve in a top-line capacity beside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell in Tuesday's game. Rust has accounted for 20 markers, 22 helpers and a minus-21 rating across 48 appearances in 2024-25.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Still sidelined
Rotowire
Rust (illness) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
It'll be the second game Rust has missed while recovering from an illness. The 32-year-old forward has 20 goals and 42 points in 48 games this season. Anthony Beauvillier figures to remain on Pittsburgh's top line in Rust's absence.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Not available Saturday
Rotowire
Rust (illness) will not play versus Washington on Saturday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
While Rust has recovered from his lower-body injury, he is dealing with an illness and was not taken off injured reserve. He has 20 goals and 22 assists in 48 games this season, including 10 points on the power play. Look for Anthony Beauvillier to remain as a top-six forward in Rust's absence.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Set to be available for Saturday
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) expects to be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Washington, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com on Wednesday.
Rust missed the Penguins' 3-2 loss to Philadelphia on Feb. 8 due to the injury, but he's had the 4 Nations Face-Off break to recover. The 32-year-old has been a full participant in the Penguins' practices Tuesday and Wednesday. Rust will likely serve on Pittsburgh's top line Saturday alongside Sidney Crosby. That might result in Anthony Beauvillier moving out of the top six.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: On injured reserve
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Rust registered two assists while logging 19:34 of ice time Friday. That gives Rust 20 goals and 42 points in 48 outings this season. Pittsburgh summoned Vasily Ponomarev from the minors in a corresponding move to play versus Philadelphia on Saturday.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Tallies two helpers Friday
Rotowire
Rust dished two assists and blocked two shots during Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Rust had assists on the final two goals of the contest, which came near the halfway mark of the second period. The latter of his two helpers allowed Philip Tomasino to score the game-winner on the power play. The 32-year-old Rust has 22 assists, 42 points and 122 shots on net in 48 appearances this season. He has been consistent in his offensive production while seeing time on the top line and the power play. Rust could surpass his point total of 56 from a season ago if he remains healthy.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Sinks empty netter
Rotowire
Rust scored late in the third period and took two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-0 against the Predators.
Rust capitalized on the empty net with two minutes to go in the contest. The 32-year-old right winger's late tally was his 20th goal of the season and first in the past two weeks. Rust is up to 40 points and 120 shots on goal in 46 appearances this campaign. While his offensive output had slowed over the past few games, Saturday's tally is an encouraging sign going forward. Playing alongside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell on Pittsburgh's top line, Rust is a safe play in fantasy.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Assists on lone goal in loss
Rotowire
Rust registered an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
Rust missed one game due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to make a quick return to action. He set up Sidney Crosby's goal early in the third period of this contest. Rust is up to 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) with 118 shots on net and a minus-22 rating over 44 outings this season, primarily in a top-line role.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Back in lineup
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) took the ice for pregame warm-ups, which indicates he'll be in the lineup Monday in San Jose, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Rust will slot back in on the top line alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby after missing Saturday's 4-1 loss in Seattle. The 32-year-old Rust has provided 19 goals and 19 helpers across 43 appearances this season.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Out Saturday
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) won't play Saturday against Seattle, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Rust will miss at least one game after suffering the injury in Thursday's loss to Anaheim. The 32-year-old winger has 19 goals and 38 points through 43 games this season. After being recalled from the minors before Saturday's game, Bokondji Imama could slot into the lineup in Rust's absence.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Considered day-to-day
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Friday.
Rust exited Thursday's 5-1 loss to Anaheim due to his injury. He has 19 goals and 38 points over 43 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus Seattle, then Anthony Beauvillier might shift into the top six. Blake Lizotte's (illness) status for Saturday's game is also unclear, but if Lizotte and Rust are both unavailable, then that would leave Pittsburgh with just 11 healthy forwards, so the Penguins might call a player up from the minors.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Sustains lower-body injury
Rotowire
Rust (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Ducks.
Rust had a power-play assist in the contest prior to his exit. He did not come out of the locker room at the start of the third period. Rust has been a top-six fixture for the Penguins with 38 points (nine on the power play) over 43 appearances. If he misses time beyond Thursday, Blake Lizotte (illness) could rejoin the lineup, but it'll be tough for any one player to replace Rust's production.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Pair of power-play points in win
Rotowire
Rust scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Rust remains hot in January -- he has three goals and six assists over eight contests this month. He set up Rickard Rakell's second-period tally before scoring one of his own in the third. Rust is up to 18 goals, 36 points (eight on the power play), 108 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 40 appearances in a top-line role.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Tallies in Tuesday's loss
Rotowire
Rust scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Rust continues to look good in January with two goals and seven points over seven contests. The winger's tally put the Penguins ahead 2-1 in the second period. Rust is up to 17 goals, 34 points, 106 shots on net, 37 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-22 rating through 39 appearances this season.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Slides helper in loss
Rotowire
Rust recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.
Rust has earned a goal and five assists over six outings in January. The 32-year-old winger set up a Rickard Rakell tally in the first period of Sunday's defeat. Rust is up to 16 goals, 17 helpers, 102 shots on net, 35 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 38 appearances. The plus-minus rating is rough, but Rust does enough of everything else to stay useful in fantasy while seeing top-six minutes.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Bryan Rust: Loaded stat line Thursday
Rotowire
Rust had a goal, two assists, two PIM, two shots on goal, a hit, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.
Rust recorded at least three points in a single game for the fourth time this season. He's cracked the scoresheet three times over his last four contests, tallying one goal and four assists in that stretch. Rust remains productive even if he's been inconsistent in recent weeks, and he has 11 points in his last 10 games despite not registering a single point five times in that stretch.
