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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...

APRIL 7 • 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.

APRIL 6 • 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

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

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

APRIL 5 • 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

Hurricanes score 3 times on the power play in a 5-1 win over the Penguins

Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Six-game, 10-point scoring streak Rust delivered two assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Winnipeg on Saturday.

Impact Rust is on a six-game, 10-point (five goals, five assists) scoring streak that includes three power-play goals and 17 shots. And he has put up points in 11 of his last 12 games (seven goals, nine assists). Overall, Rust has 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists; 162 shots) in 62 games this season. He has put up at least 56 points in each of his last three seasons and in five of his last seven.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell score in shootout to lead Penguins over Jets, 5-4

Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Jets after Karlsson's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Winnipeg Jets after Erik Karlsson's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Penguins' 6-5 overtime loss

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Pots goal in overtime loss Rust scored a goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Rust has earned five goals and three assists during his five-game point streak. The 33-year-old winger should benefit from the return of Sidney Crosby, who had been out with a lower-body injury prior to Wednesday. Rust is now at 26 goals, 54 points, 158 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 61 appearances in a top-line role.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Walker's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 6-5 in matchup of Metropolitan Division's top teams

Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby’s return to the Penguins’ lineup

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Penguins play the Hurricanes after Malkin's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Evgeni Malkin scored two goals in the Penguins' 7-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Extends point streak Monday Rust scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 7-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Rust pushed his point streak to four games, notching four goals and three assists over that span while also adding eight shots and two blocked shots. There's a strong argument to say Rust has been the Penguins' best player since the league resumed following the Olympics. The 33-year-old has notched 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in his 13 appearances since the regular season resumed.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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