Rust (lower body) skated on his own before practice Saturday, Penguins insider Dan Potash reports.
It was the first time Rust has been on the ice since being injured against Vancouver on Oct. 26. The 32-year-old forward has missed the last two games and will sit out Saturday's matchup versus Montreal. Rust has three goals and an assist in eight games this season. He remains week-to-week.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Lands on IR
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Rust (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Rust was deemed week-to-week earlier Tuesday, so this move frees up a roster spot for the Penguins. Valtteri Puustinen will likely stay in the lineup while Rust is out.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Deemed week-to-week
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Rust (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Minnesota and is considered week-to-week, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Rust sustained the injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Vancouver. He has supplied three goals, one assist, 24 shots on net, six blocked shots and eight hits across eight outings this season. Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby may play on the top line versus the Wild, while Cody Glass (illness) will return to action.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Being evaluated
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Rust (lower body) didn't practice Monday and is still being evaluated, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Rust sustained the injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Vancouver. He has three goals, one assist, 24 shots on net, six blocked shots and eight hits through eight outings this season. If Rust sits out Tuesday's matchup against Minnesota, Evgeni Malkin could play on the same line as Sidney Crosby.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Sustains injury Saturday
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Rust (lower body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Canucks.
Rust was run into the boards in the third period by Vancouver's Nils Hoglander, and it appeared the Pittsburgh winger may have injured his knee. The Penguins quickly ruled him out for the rest of the game, which could be a bad sign for his availability moving forward. The team will probably update Rust's status before Tuesday's home matchup versus the Wild.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Nets power-play marker
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Rust scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.
Rust tied the game at 1-1 with his second-period tally. Both of his goals this season have come on the power play, and he's added an even-strength assist, 20 shots on net, seven hits, six blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over six appearances. Rust is a fine complementary scoring winger in a top-six role, so he should be on fantasy rosters in standard formats.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two points in overtime win
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Rust scored a power-play goal on six shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.
Rust got off to a slow start with a pair of scoreless efforts after he returned from a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old winger broke through Wednesday, scoring the Penguins' first goal and setting up the game-tying tally that forced overtime. He's added 14 shots on net and four hits, and with a spot alongside Sidney Crosby on the first line and top power-play unit, Rust should be a reliable source of offense as long as he can stay healthy.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Activated from IR
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Rust (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.
Rust will likely make his season debut against Toronto on Saturday after initially being considered a game-time decision. He is slated to play on the top line and first power-play unit. Rust amassed 28 goals, 56 points and 196 shots on net across 62 contests during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Game-time decision
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Rust (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Toronto, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Rust was back on the top line during the morning skate, which bodes well for his availability in Saturday's contest. He missed the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign after getting injured in training camp. Rust generated 28 goals and 28 assists in 62 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Won't play Thursday
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Rust (lower body) will miss Thursday's game against Detroit, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Rust did skate Wednesday and Thursday, so he might not be too far off from returning. Once he is ready to play, Rust will likely serve on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby. The 32-year-old Rust had 28 goals and 56 points in 62 contests with the Penguins last season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Officially ruled out Wednesday
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Rust (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Rust was on the ice for the morning skate Wednesday but has been officially ruled out. Since his placement on IR was retroactive, the 32-year-old winger can be activated as soon as he is ready to play. Once given the all-clear, Rust should reclaim his spot on the first line with Sidney Crosby. Until then, Anthony Beauvillier and Drew O'Connor will flank Crosby on the right and left side, respectively.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Designated for IR
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Rust (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Rust continues to be classified as day-to-day by head coach Mike Sullivan, and was placed on retroactive IR, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff, which means he could still be an option for Opening Night. While the Michigan native is on the shelf, look for Anthony Beauvillier to take on a first-line role on the right side of Sidney Crosby while Rickard Rakell slides up to the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Remains day-to-day
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Rust (lower body) is still day-to-day in the lead-up to Opening Night against the Rangers on Wednesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Rust appears to be in danger of missing the first game of the season, though he hasn't been officially ruled out yet. Based on practice lines, if Rust does miss out, Anthony Beauvillier will shift to the right side while Drew O'Connor fills the other first-line wing role. Having said that, once Rust is given the all-clear, he is a lock to move back onto Sidney Crosby's right side.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Won't play Friday
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Rust won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Blue Jackets due to a lower-body injury, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Rust missed a third consecutive day of practice Friday, and coach Mike Sullivan revealed that the winger is dealing with a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day. While he'll be absent from Friday's exhibition finale, it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Opening Night against the Rangers on Wednesday. Anthony Beauvillier and Drew O'Connor will likely play alongside Sidney Crosby on the Penguins' top line if Rust is sidelined.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Missing again Friday
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Rust, who was originally absent due to maintenance, was not on the ice for Friday's game-day skate, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
The fact that Rust has now missed three days for maintenance reasons is now becoming a concern for fantasy managers. At this point, the winger shouldn't be expected to suit up in the preseason finale against the Blue Jackets on Friday and is likely questionable heading into Opening Night versus the Rangers on Wednesday. If Rust does miss out, Anthony Beauvillier and Drew O'Connor figure to flank Sidney Crosby on the top line.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Records career-high 28 goals
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Rust managed to set a new personal best with 28 goals this season despite playing in just 62 games.
Rust almost certainly would have reached the 30-goal threshold were it not for his 20-game absence due to an injury. Looking ahead to next year, the veteran winger should be a lock for a top-six role, which will see him playing alongside either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Lights lamp Saturday
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Rust scored a goal on seven shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.
Rust has been in fine form over the last month, with 10 goals and nine assists over his past 16 contests. His tally got the Penguins on the board in the second period, but they weren't able to keep up with the Bruins' scoring frenzy in the middle frame. Rust has 28 goals, 55 points, 187 shots and a plus-12 rating through 60 contests this season. Despite another year marred by significant injury absences, he's just three points shy of matching his career high of 58 from the 2021-22 campaign with two contests remaining.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Three points against Wings
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Rust scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Red Wings.
The 31-year-old winger delivered his first three-point performance since Feb. 25, and Thursday's tally was the 27th of the season for Rust, tying the career high he set in 2019-20. Over the last 15 games, he's collected nine goals and 18 points as the Penguins try to lock up a playoff spot.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Pots two goals
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Rust scored twice on four shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Rust opened the scoring just 18 seconds into the game and then added an empty-netter in the third frame for his 25th and 26th goals of the season. He also added two hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in 19:46 of ice time. The 31-year-old winger is now on a five-game point streak, producing five markers and two assists over that span. The two-way winger is still a consistent goal scorer who also contributes in hits and shots on goal.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Bags apple Thursday
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Rust registered an assist in a 3-2 victory over Columbus on Thursday.
Since returning from an upper-body injury, Rust's offensive game has been on full display, racking up five goals and three assists, including two with the man advantage, in 10 outings. The 31-year-old winger is thriving while playing up on the top line with Sidney Crosby and may be benefitting from the departure of Jake Guentzel in terms of added scoring opportunities.
