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Pittsburgh takes losing streak into matchup with Florida

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to stop a four-game losing streak when they play the Florida Panthers

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Mammoth hold off late charge from Penguins for 5-4 win

Clayton Keller, Kevin Stenlund, Nate Schmidt and Nick Schmaltz each tallied a goal and an assist to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Monday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sustains injury in Salt Lake City Rust (lower body) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game in Utah.

Impact Rust was seemingly injured in the middle frame, as the veteran winger wasn't on the bench to start the third period. The Michigan native logged two power-play assists, one block, one hit and a minus-2 rating in 9:32 of ice time prior to exiting the game. An update on Rust's status might not be available until the Penguins return home. Pittsburgh will host Florida on Thursday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in loss Rust scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Rust has picked up three goals and eight shots on net across five games this season. The veteran winger also has six hits, five blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while filling a top-six role. Rust's usage -- and his spot alongside Sidney Crosby at even strength -- keeps his fantasy value high, but there's also a risk of age-related regression at 34 years old. The Penguins' offense has just 14 goals over the last six games after putting up 13 across the first two contests of the campaign, which is also a factor in Rust's lack of assists.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | Oct 16, 2026

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Nathan MacKinnon has goal and 3 assists, Artturi Lehkonen scores twice as Avs beat Penguins 5-2

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pittsburgh visits Chicago after shootout victory

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Penguins took down the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Stars on losing streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins aim to stop a three-game slide when they play the Dallas Stars

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Tallies again Friday Rust scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Rust has goals in consecutive contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. He was on the first line from the start of Friday's game, and that's likely where he'll spend the bulk of 2026-27. Rust has two goals, five shots on net, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over his two outings so far this season.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kent Johnson scores lone goal in shootout to give Blue Jackets 3-2 win over Penguins

Kent Johnson scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Rust Pulls Out the Trademark Move

OCTOBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Penguins take on the Blue Jackets in Metropolitan Division play

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup of Metropolitan Division squads

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Pots goal in season debut Rust scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Rust missed the first three games of the season due to an upper-body injury. He also looked to labor a couple of times during the contest, but he was taking top-line shifts by the end of the game. Rust was initially used on the third line with Ben Kindel and Ville Koivunen, but his long-term chemistry with Sidney Crosby makes it virtually inevitable Rust will officially move up soon. The winger had 65 points over 72 regular-season outings in 2026-27, including a career-best 24 power-play points, so he should be a productive player in fantasy.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington

Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Off injured reserve Rust (upper body) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's game against the Capitals.

Impact Rust was labeled as a game-time decision, but this announcement indicates that he is ready to make his season debut. He had 29 goals and 65 points in 72 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Rust is projected to serve on the third line alongside Ville Koivunen and Ben Kindel on Wednesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up taking shifts alongside Sidney Crosby in the near future.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled game-time call Rust (upper body) is considered a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Washington, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.

Impact In order to suit up, Rust will need to be officially taken off injured reserve, which should clear the way for him to return to action. For now, it looks like the veteran winger will slot into a third-line role alongside Ben Kindel once given the all-clear, though he is always a candidate to move to the top line alongside Sidney Crosby.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with team Rust (upper body) was a full practice participant Tuesday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Rust seems to be trending in the right direction toward a possible return against the Capitals on Wednesday, though he'll need to receive full medical clearance and be activated off injured reserve. Still, the fact that Rust was filling a third-line role at practice and working with the No. 2 power-play unit bodes well for the veteran getting back in the lineup sooner rather than later.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division action

The Washington Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup of Metropolitan Division opponents

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Jets visit the Penguins after Connor's 2-goal game

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Kyle Connor scored two goals in the Jets' 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh takes on Montreal following Robertson's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Montreal Canadiens after Nicholas Robertson's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Penguins' 7-0 win

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Flyers host the Penguins to start season

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins for the season opener

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Hits injured reserve Rust (upper body) was placed on injured reserve by Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact Rust was still being evaluated at last check, but it seems that he won't be ready for the start of the season with his shift to injured reserve. Given his timeline, fantasy players should anticipate that Rust will be unavailable for at least the opening two games of the year. Without the veteran winger in the lineup, Filip Hallander and Ville Koivunen are both expected to get looks on the third line.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Rust (upper body) is being evaluated and won't participate in Sunday's practice.

Impact Rust sustained the injury in Saturday's 3-1 preseason win over Buffalo. He earned 29 goals, 65 points, 183 shots on net and 71 blocked shots in 72 appearances for Pittsburgh during the 2025-26 regular season. It's currently unclear if Rust will be available for Opening Night against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Rust sustained an undisclosed injury during Saturday's preseason game and won't return to the tilt.

Impact Rust had 29 goals and 65 points in 72 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. If he's not healthy for the start of the 2026-27 campaign, then that would increase the chances of Rutger McGroarty being part of the Opening Night roster.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

In peak form in preseason opener Rust generated a power-play goal on four shots, two primary assists and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 4-1 exhibition win over the Sabres.

Impact Rust played at a high level in the Penguins' preseason opener, and he looked evasive as well, dangling through the Sabres' defense and dropping a pass to Connor Dewar for the game's opening marker. The 34-year-old Rust produced exactly 65 points across the last two regular seasons, and he should be able to provide a similar level of production this year if Monday's performance is any indication of how Rust is feeling heading into 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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