Bryan Rust - NHL News & Rumors

Penguins sit stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin ahead of visit by Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals

The highly anticipated 100th meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin is postponed

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Rust (lower body) will be unavailable Saturday versus Washington.

Impact Rust has tied his career-best in points with 65, a record he set last season. He has been a force on the power play with eight goals and 16 helpers. Rust could return as early as Sunday in Washington, though Tuesday in St. Louis could be a better spot, if he is able to play before the start of the playoffs.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Puts away goal in win Rust scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Rust has three goals and three assists over his last five games. The 33-year-old winger was able to contribute a goal in the win that secured the Penguins' return to the postseason under first-year head coach Dan Muse. Rust has played his role well on the top line, matching his career high of 65 points in 71 contests, the same amount of appearances he had when he set the mark last year. He's added 183 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating and has up to three more games to push for setting a career high and returning to the 30-goal mark for the second year in a row.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins take win streak into home matchup with the Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals with a three win streak on the line

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Penguins vs. Devils | NHL Highlights | April 09, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Malkin, Crosby and Letang help the Penguins beat the Devils to clinch a playoff spot

Evgeni Malkin scored as part of his two-point game, Sidney Crosby set up two goals and Kris Letang had an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Bryan Rust scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom

Is one of the NHL's best rivalries nearing an end

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Earned, Not Given | Pittsburgh Penguins Last month, Bryan Rust joined his teammates Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, as well as franchise icon Mario Lemieux, as the on...

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

One of each Sunday Rust tallied a goal, recorded an assist, placed three shots on net and served six PIM in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Rust tallied the Penguins' lone goal of the third period to place his team up 5-1. Overall, the 33-year-old winger is up to 28 goals, 64 points, 181 shots on net, 33 hits and 70 blocked shots across 70 games this season. Since March 10, he has been a highly effective scorer with seven goals and 18 points over his last 14 games. He has five multi-point outings in that span and should continue to provide excellent fantasy value in most league formats while skating on Pittsburgh's top line.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2

Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Panthers vs. Penguins | NHL Highlights | April 05, 2026

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Manages helper in return Rust posted an assist, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Rust missed one game due to a lower-body injury. He was a late scratch after warmups Tuesday versus the Red Wings. It's unclear if this is an issue Rust will have to manage for the rest of the campaign, but he'll want to be in the lineup to help the Penguins push for a playoff spot. He's earned 16 points over his last 12 outings and is up to 62 points (24 on the power play), 177 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 68 appearances.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Yegor Chinakhov's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Penguins' 6-3 loss

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Cirelli gets 2nd career hat trick and Lightning move into 1st in Atlantic after beating Penguins 6-3

Anthony Cirelli registered his second career hat trick, Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division aft...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Returning Thursday Rust (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Lightning on Thursday, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rust missed one game due to his lower-body injury but will rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt. Prior to his absence, the veteran winger was red hot, producing points in 10 of his last 11 outings while racking up six goals and nine helpers. With Rust back in action, he figures to return to both the first line and No. 1 power-play unit.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning and Penguins square off in Eastern Conference action

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Eastern Conference action

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Malkin collects career point 1,399 in return from injury, Penguins race by reeling Red Wings 5-1

Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Late scratch Tuesday Rust (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Red Wings.

Impact Rust was in the initial lineup, but he was ruled out just before puck drop. The 33-year-old will be replaced by Avery Hayes in the lineup Tuesday. Rust's next chance to play is Thursday against the Lightning.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort against Isles Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a shorthanded assist in Monday's 8-3 rout of the Islanders.

Impact After helping to set up Rickard Rakell for a second-period tally, Rust wrapped up the scoring late in the third after David Rittich had replaced Ilya Sorokin in the Isles' crease. Rust is roaring into April, getting onto the scoresheet in 10 of the last 11 games while racking up six goals and 15 points. Monday's performance put the veteran winger over the 60-point mark for the second straight season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins host the Red Wings after Rakell's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Detroit Red Wings after Rickard Rakell's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Penguins' 8-3 win

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Sidney Crosby returns from brief injury absence and helps the Penguins beat the Islanders

Sidney Crosby is back for the Pittsburgh Penguins after missing their previous game because of injury

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Will Bryan Rust Score a Goal vs. the New York Islanders on March 30? On Monday at 7:00 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the New York Islanders -- will Bryan Rust light the lamp? There are stats and insights...

MARCH 30 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ottawa looks to keep win streak alive, hosts Pittsburgh

The Ottawa Senators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins with a four win streak on the line

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Colorado visits Pittsburgh after shootout victory

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

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