BRYAN RUST NEWS

Devils beat the Penguins 2-1 in a shootout to take over 1st place in the Metropolitan Division

Paul Cotter scored the shootout winner, Jake Allen stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced in regulation and overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to take...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

From The Point: How well does Bryan Rust know his new Penguins teammates? We put him to the test Bryan Rust was sitting at his locker stall after Wednesday’s practice, explaining to me how the new guys have provided the Penguins a lift,...

NOVEMBER 8 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sidney Crosby and the rejuvenated Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL's biggest early surprises

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL's biggest early season surprises

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Racks up three points Rust scored a goal and registered two assists, all with the man advantage, in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Capitals.

Impact Rust has racked up 14 points in 13 games to open the season, including seven power-play points, despite having been limited to just three helpers in the opening six contests. The 33-year-old winger is cemented as Sidney Crosby's linemate, an assignment that could only change through trade or injury, so expect Rust to continue producing at a high level the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Devils host the Penguins after overtime victory

The New Jersey Devils host the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh holds off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 victory

Sidney Crosby scored twice, and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Washington Capitals 5-3

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Buries game-winning goal Rust scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Rust notched his fourth goal of the season -- and the eventual game-winner -- with a tip-in at the 6:29 mark of the third period. The right winger would also add an assist in Ben Kindel's power-play tally later in the same frame. This was Rust's second multi-point game of the season and also pushed his point streak to five games, a stretch where he's recorded eight points (four goals, four helpers).

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Goals from Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel help Penguins win after sluggish start in Minnesota The last three years, the Penguins often found ways to lose games that they should have won, sometim...

OCTOBER 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rust has a goal and an assist as Penguins win 4-1 to send Wild to fifth straight loss

Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota 4-1 to hand the Wild their fifth straight loss

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

How Penguins' Bryan Rust Reacted To Being Part Of Sidney Crosby's 1,700th Point Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Bryan Rust reflected on scoring the goal where Sidney Crosby recorded his 1700th career NHL point.

OCTOBER 29 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Three points including winner Rust scored two goals, one the game winner, and added an assist in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Blues.

Impact The 33-year-old winger opened the scoring just 39 seconds into the first period before giving the Penguins a 4-2 lead only 42 seconds into the third by redirecting a shot-pass from the blue line by Erik Karlsson. Rust was expected to be on the trade block this season for a rebuilding Pittsburgh squad, but the team's 7-2-1 start may be changing that equation. Monday's eruption was Rust's first multi-point performance of the season, and after sitting out the first two games with a lower-body injury, he's collected three goals and seven points in eight contests.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby Becomes Ninth Player in NHL History to Reach 1,700 Points | Pittsburgh Penguins On Monday against the Blues, Sidney Crosby got the puck behind the St. Louis net, and fed a puck down to Erik Karlsson at the point – who th...

OCTOBER 28 • NHL.COM

Crosby has goal, 2 assists to reach 1,700 points as Penguins beat Blues 6-3

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to become the ninth player in NHL history with 1,700 points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Forces overtime Saturday Rust scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Rust's goal with 3:06 left in regulation was enough to earn the Penguins one point in the standings. It was the winger's first goal of the campaign, and he's added three assists over seven contests. Rust will be leaned on to pick up some of the scoring slack in the absence of Rickard Rakell (hand), who is out for 6-8 weeks after sustaining an injury Saturday and undergoing surgery Sunday. Rust has collected 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating this season, so he can add a little category coverage in fantasy while skating on the Penguins' top line.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets pick up rare victory in Pittsburgh with 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times during the shootout to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Helpers in consecutive contests Rust notched a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Rust has a helper in each of the last two games, accounting for all of his offense through three contests. He missed two games due to a lower-body injury at the start of the season. Rust has supplied nine shots on net, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating and looks to be a lock on the first line and top power-play unit.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Sullivan-coached Rangers rout Penguins, 6-1 PITTSBURGH - The Penguins got Bryan Rust back in the lineup Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. They got a...

OCTOBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Adam Fox leads Rangers past Penguins 6-1 in coach Mike Sullivan's return to Pittsburgh

Adam Fox scored twice and added an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Penguins 6-1 to give new coach Mike Sullivan a victory in his return to Pittsburgh

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Activated from IR Rust (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Penguins assigned Ville Koivunen to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. After sitting out the first two games of the 2025-26 campaign, Rust will likely make his season debut in Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. He had 31 goals, 65 points, 191 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and 62 hits across 71 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season. Rust will probably occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play in Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Bryan Rust's status uncertain vs. Rangers; Arturs Silovs to start in net Injured Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust is back to practicing fully, with his 2025-26 debut seemingly on the horizon. But whether he’...

OCTOBER 11 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Ruled out for Thursday's game Rust (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Rust remains on injured reserve due to his lower-body injury, but he participated in Thursday's morning skate, signaling that he's drawing closer to a return. However, he remained on the ice with the scratches following morning skate and will officially be sidelined for a second consecutive game to begin the regular season. His next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Rangers, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be activated ahead of that matchup.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE