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Flyers host the Penguins to start season

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins for the season opener

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Sabres vs. Penguins | NHL Preseason Highlights | September 21, 2026

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Flyers bring 3-2 series lead into game 6 against the Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Fans react as Porter Martone gets hair yanked hard by Bryan Rust during Pens-Flyers scrum: "He deserves this treatment" The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination with a 4-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round o...

APRIL 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Controversy in Game 4 as Bryan Rust pulls Porter Martone's hair. Hair pulling in the sport of hockey?

APRIL 26 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

"Trying to cut him with his blade?": Travis Konecny berated by fans for attempting to kick out Bryan Rust's legs during Pens-Flyers scuffle Fans on social media were furious with Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny's attempt to kick out Penguins forward Bryan Rust during G...

APRIL 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Flyers score 3 goals in 2nd period and top Penguins 5-2 to take 3-0 lead in first-round series

Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen and Nick Seeler scored three goals on four shots in the second period, pushing the Flyers to the brink of a sweep with a 5-2 Game 3 win against th...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Make room! Flyers, Penguins squeeze 11 players inside penalty box after Game 3 melee

The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Scores late in Game 1 loss Rust scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers in Game 1.

Impact Rust got the Penguins within a goal at 18:59 of the third period, but they couldn't tie the game. The 33-year-old winger finished the regular season at 29 goals and 65 points in 72 outings, matching his career-best point total from the year before. Rust will see top-line minutes and power-play time throughout the playoffs. In previous postseasons, he's earned a total of 21 goals and 35 points across 79 appearances, including a pair of Stanley Cup championships.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers celebrate return to the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Penguins in Game 1

Travis Sanheim scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers opened the playoffs with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Where the Penguins Stand | Pittsburgh Penguins After talking at length about the Flyers, I asked Bryan Rust to name the strengths of this Penguins team, which has flipped the script to be...

APRIL 18 • NHL.COM

Back on top line Rust (rest) was working on the first line at Thursday's practice, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Rust just missed out on reaching the 30-goal mark for the second straight year, tallying 29 times in 72 contests. Along with Egor Chinakhov, Rust figures to continue flanking long-time running mate Sidney Crosby while also joining him on the No. 1 power-play unit. As such, Rust figures to have high-end fantasy value in postseason pools.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and assisted on both of Dylan Holloway’s goals in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Peng...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Not in lineup Tuesday Rust will sit out Tuesday's road finale against St. Louis as Pittsburgh gives its veterans a pre-playoff rest day, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact The 34-year-old winger has 29 goals and 65 points across 72 appearances in 2025-26, one of his most productive campaigns to date. Operating as a fixture on the Penguins' top line and first power-play unit throughout the year, Rust has also chipped in 183 shots on net and 70 blocked shots. He should return to the lineup when the playoffs begin and is a strong fantasy option in all formats.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blues and Penguins face off for out-of-conference matchup

The St. Louis Blues and the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Desperation defending with NO stick

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

Set to return Sunday Rust (lower body) is slated to play against Washington on Sunday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Rust sat out Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals, but he is available to return to action in Sunday's matchup. He has accounted for 29 goals, 65 points, 183 shots on net and 70 blocked shots through 71 games this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Pittsburgh following Leonard's 2-goal showing

The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Ryan Leonard's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Capitals' 6-3 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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

APRIL 11 • 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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