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Penguins host the Mammoth after overtime win

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Utah Mammoth after the Penguins took down the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Predators after Robertson's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Nashville Predators after Nicholas Robertson's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Penguins' 4-0 win

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Facing six-week absence Rust (lower body) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports Thursday.

Impact Rust has offered decent offensive production through seven games this year, registering three goals, two assists and nine shots. With the 34year-old winger facing an extended absence, the team has already placed him on injured reserve and could still move him to LTIR in the coming days. For now, Thomas Novak will get first crack at playing on the top line with Sidney Crosby, though his hold on Rust's spot should be considered tenuous at best.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins forward Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after collapsing on team flight

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh and recovering after collapsing on the team’s flight back from Utah earlier this week

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Rust (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Thursday.

Impact The Penguins haven't provided a specific timeline for Rust, but his placement on injured reserve will see him miss at least the next two games. With Ben Kindel (undisclosed) also on IR, the team called up Rutger McGroarty and Chase Pietila from the minors, while Nicholas Robertson could move into Rust's spot on the timeline with Sidney Crosby.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 22 • 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

OCTOBER 20 • 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.

OCTOBER 20 • 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.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 17 • 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

OCTOBER 17 • 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

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