Rust recorded two assists in the Penguins' 4-1 win against Ottawa on Friday.
Rust has 10 goals and 29 points in 45 games this season. He was in a bit of a slump entering Friday's action, providing just a goal over his previous four games. Rust has also been held off the scoresheet six times in his last 10 contests, though the 30-year-old does have two multi-point games over that stretch.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Ends nine-game goal drought
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Rust tallied a goal in Pittsburgh's 4-3 overtime victory against Anaheim on Monday.
Rust's marker came at 19:35 of the third period to tie the contest at 3-3. It was his 10th goal and 27th point in 43 games this season. Rust was limited to three assists in his previous seven contests. The 30-year-old's marker Monday also ended Rust's nine-game goal scoring drought.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Slides helper in win
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Rust notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.
Rust set up the second of Jake Guentzel's second-period tallies, which stood as the game-winner. The helper ended a three-game point drought for Rust, who has just one multi-point effort in his last 13 contests. For the season, the 30-year-old winger is up to 24 points (seven on the power play), 101 shots on net, 43 hits and a minus-12 rating through 39 appearances.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Shines on power play
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Rust recorded two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit on Wednesday.
Rust's two helpers came on Pittsburgh power plays. He has nine goals and 23 points in 35 contests this season, including seven power-play points. He only averaged 0:16 of ice time with the man advantage in three games from Dec. 20-27, and the 30-year-old was limited to 0:37 vs. the Red Wings. Despite that, Rust has managed to record three power-play points over that four-game span.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Scores in victory
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Rust scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Rust picked up a power-play tally on a deflection late in the second period, giving the Penguins a 2-1 lead. The goal was Rust's first since Dec. 6, though he's tallied three assists in five games since then. The 30-year-old winger now has eight goals and 12 assists through 32 games this season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Garners helper in win
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Rust picked up an assist against the Stars on Monday.
Rust has eight points in his last five contests, a strong rebound from a previous six-game pointless streak. While coach Mike Sullivan has periodically shifted Rust between the top two lines, he is firmly cemented as a top-six scorer for the Penguins and should be capable of reaching the 50-point threshold for the third time in four seasons.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Records two points Tuesday
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Rust scored a goal and registered an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Columbus.
It was Rust's second straight multi-point game, giving him seven goals and 16 points in 26 contests this season. Even with his recent success, Rust's scoring pace is well below 2021-22 when he finished with 24 goals and 58 points in 60 games. The 30-year-old is trending in the right direction though, and it wouldn't be surprising to see his overall scoring pace continue to increase.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Four-point outburst leads way
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Rust had a goal and three assists in a 6-2 win over the Blues on Saturday.
The goal was a feat of strength. Rust took the puck away from Brandon Saad along the wall and drove to the slot where he fired a snap shot. The point explosion was a welcome sight for Rust, who had just two points (one goal, one assist) in his previous 14 games.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Strikes double post
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Rust generated a game-high six shots during a 3-2 loss to the Kraken on Saturday
Rust accomplished a rare feat Saturday. His scoring attempt at 12:34 of the first period hit the crossbar and then the post before bouncing away from the net. The on-ice officials paused play to review the shot, but the game remained scoreless, and the 30-year-old right winger remained in a mini-funk, producing just two points in his last seven outings.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Helps out on power play
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Rust posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.
Rust set up Rickard Rakell's tally in the second period. This was Rust's first power-play point since the second game of the year and his third of the season. The 30-year-old has three tallies, four helpers, 25 shots, six hits, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating in eight contests overall.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Secures third goal
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Rust scored a goal Monday, but the quick-starting Penguins couldn't keep the Oilers from coming back to earn a 6-3 victory.
Rust, who has three consecutive 20-goal seasons, appears headed for the 30-goal milestone. The 30-year-old right winger is developing chemistry with his linemates, Jason Zucker and Evgeni Malkin. In six outings, Rust has three goals and six points. He contributed five shots against the Oilers.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two helpers in OT loss
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Rust collected two assists in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
He helped set up both of Evgeni Malkin's second-period tallies, but it was the only burst of offense the Penguins could muster on the night. Rust has two goals and five points through three games, and the 30-year-old seems intent on topping last season's career-best performance of 58 points in only 60 games.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Scores first of season
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Rust notched a third-period goal Thursday, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Coyotes.
Rust continues to add secondary scoring to the Penguins' high-powered offense. Playing in the shadow of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, Rust has collected three consecutive 20-goal seasons. The 2010 third-round draft pick is trending to reach the milestone again. Rust scored his first of the season Thursday, putting the Penguins up 5-2 at 15:01 of the third period. Rust also earned an assist and compiled three shots on goal in 15:47 of ice time.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Signs six-year extension
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Rust signed a six-year, $30.75 million extension with the Penguins on Saturday.
Rust's deal carries a cap hit of $5.125 million, which is solid value for a player with 50-plus points in two of his last three seasons. The 30-year-old winger's deal kicks in next season. He had 24 goals, 34 assists, 43 hits and 180 shots on net while playing in a top-six role for the Penguins in 2021-22. With his new contract signed, Rust will likely continue to play no lower than the second line as a key supporting part of the Penguins' scoring forwards.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Puts together third 20-goal season
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Rust reached the 20-goal threshold for the third straight season, tallying a career-high 58 points in 60 games this year.
Rust will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will undoubtedly be eager to cash in his offensive upside after earning just $3.5 AVV over the last three years. Whether the Penguins can keep the 30-year-old winger could depend on what the organization decides to do regarding new deals for Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin. Rust should be a top-end fantasy target in a top-six role regardless of where he lands next season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Notches power-play helper
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Rust posted a power-play assist, four shots on goal and four PIM in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 7.
Rust fed Jake Guentzel for a highlight-reel tally in the second period. While the Penguins' season is over, Rust brought quality in the playoffs with two goals and six helpers in seven outings. The 30-year-old winger had a career-high 58 points with 180 shots on net and a plus-7 rating in just 60 regular-season contests. He'll get his first taste of unrestricted free agency if he doesn't sign a new contract with the Penguins prior to July 13.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Finds twine in loss
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Rust scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers in Game 6.
Rust has gotten on the scoresheet in five of the Penguins' six postseason contests so far. He has a pair of goals, five helpers and 21 shots on net while playing in a top-line role.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Monster stat line in Game 1
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Rust had a power-play goal, two assists and nine shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 triple-overtime Game 1 win over the Rangers.
All three of Rust's points came in the second period, but he was noticeable throughout the remainder of the night as well. Rust picked up secondary helpers on both of Jake Guentzel's goals, then converted a tap-in on a 5-on-3 to tie the score at three. He almost won the game in the second overtime, ringing a shot off the post from in close, but Rust ultimately had to settle for a three-point night.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: All clear Thursday
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Rust (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Rust was considered a game-time decision with a minor illness. He'll slot into his usual top-six role and avoid missing any time. The 29-year-old winger has 24 goals and 58 points through 53 games this season.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Game-time call versus Isles
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Rust (illness) is considered a game-time decision against the Islanders on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Rust was forced to leave Tuesday's clash with New York after just 1:04 of ice time as he was unable to continue due to illness. If the 29-year-old winger is unable to go, the Penguins would likely need to bring up a player or two from the minors or roll with seven defensemen. For his part, Rust should be a lock for a top-six role and No. 1 power-play unit if cleared to play.
