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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Contributes helper in loss
Bryan 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Goal, two apples in defeat
Bryan 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Suiting up in Philadelphia
Bryan Rust (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's road divisional matchup against the Flyers, per Pittsburgh 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Still sidelined
Bryan 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Not available Saturday
Bryan 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Set to be available for Saturday
Bryan 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 Pittsburgh 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: On injured reserve
Bryan Rust (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Pittsburgh 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Tallies two helpers Friday
Bryan 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Sinks empty netter
Bryan 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.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Assists on lone goal in loss
Bryan 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.