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Bryan Rust Fantasy Stats

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Right Winger #17

Healthy
Height / Weight 5'11"  /  198 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) May 11, 1992 (34)
ESPN Eligible LW, RW

2026-27 Rankings

Current RW64

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2014-15PITRW1423.50112342.900034-3
2015-16PITRW4171.504711685.90002312+1
2016-17PITRW57143.02215132811013.6001298+4
2017-18PITRW69173.53213253812310.62204026+11
2018-19PITRW72193.51818173514112.80215924+10
2019-20PITRW55665.54327295615117.98113530+14
2020-21PITRW56569.04422204215414.36013018+9
2021-22PITRW60691.74124345818013.39012414+7
2022-23PITRW81692.5172026462119.52005031-4
2023-24PITRW62749.34528285619614.33105120+10
2024-25PITRW71803.75431346519116.25015418-21
2025-26PITRW72807.85929366518315.881071260
2026-27PITRW654.55303933.300052-5
Career 716 5639.0 380 235 270 505 1751 13.4 43 7 6 474 233 +33

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Oct 7, 2026 PITWASRW15.60101333.3000200
Oct 9, 2026 PITCBJRW12.81101250.000012-1
Oct 10, 2026 PITDALRW0.010000000000
Oct 13, 2026 PITCHIRW2.8100010.000010-1
Oct 16, 2026 PITCOLRW12.81101250.000010-1
Oct 17, 2026 PITVEGRW1.5100010.000000-2
Last 6 45.5 5 3 0 3 9 33.3 0 0 0 5 2 -5

Bryan Rust News

Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Set for Season Debut Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and appears ready to make his season debut in Wednesday's matchup against Washington. Officially, he is a game-time decision. Rust will take Andrei Kuzmenko's (personal) spot on the roster. The Russian forward has been granted non-roster status following his father's death. Even with Rust on the shelf, the Penguins have scored 15 goals in their first three games of the season. Joining a hot offense could help Rust find his form quickly after his injury. He will start on the third line Wednesday night and skate with the second power-play unit.
Oct 7   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Out Week-to-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (upper body) is considered week-to-week, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports. He was placed on Injured Reserve Monday. With Rust out, the Penguins can't count on the services of a player who has posted back-to-back 65-point campaigns. The Penguins' forward group is dealing with other injuries as well, giving players like Ville Koivunen a chance to take on more responsibility. Koivunen heads into the season opener with high expectations, having signed an eight-year, $32 million extension this offseason despite just 39 career games.
Sep 29   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Sustains Undisclosed Injury Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (undisclosed) was limited to 8:04 of ice time in Saturday's preseason finale against the Buffalo Sabres. He had his last shift midway through the second period. Penguins head coach Dan Muse told reporters postgame that Rust was still being evaluated. The Penguins have a worrying situation on the frontline, as Ben Kindel (lower body), Blake Lizotte (upper body), Justin Brazeau (lower body), and Andrei Kuzmenko (personal) were already absent on Saturday. The team will be desperate to get some bodies back for opening night on Sept. 30 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Sep 27   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Will Play Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The in-form forward was a late scratch on Tuesday night against Detroit due to a lower-body injury. Rust was arguably Pittsburgh's best player in March. He has amassed eight goals and 12 assists over his last 16 appearances. Across the season, Rust has contributed 27 goals and 34 assists in 67 games. Avery Hayes filled in for Rust on Tuesday and will exit the lineup against Tampa Bay.
Apr 2   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust With a Strong Two-Point Game

Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday afternoon's 5-0 win over the Golden Knights. He continued his strong play this year, as Rust now has 20 goals and 23 assists in 52 games played in the 2025-26 season. Rust has played very well on the power play in particular, with 20 power-play points, which is tied for the Penguins' lead with Sidney Crosby. His next match is on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins.
Mar 1   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Returns to Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (suspension) will be back in action on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The veteran has completed his three-game suspension and will return to his regular spot on the first line next to Sidney Crosby. Rutger McGroarty will come out of the lineup against the Islanders. Rust was a bit quiet in January, but he's had a good campaign overall. In 47 appearances, the 33-year-old has contributed 18 goals and 27 assists. While Crosby has always enjoyed the matchups with the Islanders, Rust hasn't picked up any points against them in 12 consecutive regular-season outings.
Feb 3   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Slapped With Three-Game Suspension

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games. The NHL's Department of Player Safety made the announcement on Tuesday following a hearing with Rust, who received his first career suspension for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser in Sunday's 3-2 win. Rust is Pittsburgh's third-highest scorer, with 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 47 appearances. He will be eligible to return to the lineup on Feb. 3 against the New York Islanders. In the meantime, Justin Brazeau or Ben Kindel may fill in for him in the top six.
Jan 27   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Returns to Action Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran forward has shaken off a lower-body injury and will return to his normal role on the top line. Tommy Novak will drop down to the second. While Rust has finished scoreless in each of his last two appearances, he is still close to averaging a point per game. In 40 outings, Rust has managed 16 goals and 20 assists. He has gone without a point in three consecutive games only twice this season.
Jan 13   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Remains Out Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. The veteran forward is considered day-to-day and will get his next opportunity to return on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With Rust out, Tommy Novak has joined Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell on the first line. The 28-year-old has notched 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 43 appearances this season.
Jan 11   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Ready for Season Debut Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and will make his season debut against the New York Rangers. The veteran forward was forced to sit out the first couple of games of the season due to a lower-body injury. Now that Rust is healthy, the Penguins have assigned Ville Koivunen to the AHL. Rust had a great year last season with 31 goals and 65 points in 71 contests. He should remain a prolific fantasy contributor in 2025-26 as a top-six forward in Pittsburgh who also logs plenty of power-play time.
Oct 11, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Remains Out Against Islanders

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will miss Thursday's matchup against the New York Islanders. The American veteran participated in the morning skate but isn't yet ready for game action. At the start of the month, the Penguins announced that Rust must sit out a minimum of two weeks with a lower-body injury, so his return should be near. In Rust's absence, rookie Ville Koivunen has earned a chance to start the season on the first line next to Sidney Crosby, while Justin Brazeau is also filling a top-six role. The latter scored twice as Pittsburgh opened its campaign with a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Oct 9, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust to Miss Start of Season

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will be unavailable for the first few games of the season after the team announced that he has to sit out at least two weeks of action. Rust couldn't finish Wednesday's practice session due to a lower-body injury. If he can return within 14 days, Rust will only miss five regular-season games. However, there's also a chance he might have to miss more than two weeks. Due to Rust's absence, rookie Ville Koivunen could get a look on the first line early in the season. The 22-year-old showed a lot of promise last season, racking up seven assists in his first eight career NHL games.
Oct 2, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Scores Twice In Season-Ending Win

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust potted two goals as the team ended a disappointing campaign with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. He had a quick answer for Connor McMichael's goal in the first period and gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead in the second with a power-play goal. The two-goal effort helped Rust reach the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career. There will be no playoff hockey in Pittsburgh for a third consecutive year, but 2024-25 was an outstanding campaign individually for Rust, who recorded a career-high 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 71 outings.
Apr 18, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Returning On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has been on the injured reserve since February 8. The 32-year-old has missed their previous three contests but will make a quick return to the lineup. Fantasy managers should expect Rust to return to his typical spot on the top unit alongside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell. Rust has enjoyed another strong campaign, as he has tallied at least 20 goals for the sixth straight season. Through 48 games, the former third-round selection has found the back of the net 20 times and added 22 helpers. Before the injury, he tallied four points over his last five. He remains a solid option in DFS, as Pittsburgh's top unit has been quite productive throughout the season.
Feb 25, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Ready To Return To Penguins Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) expects to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran forward was unavailable for Pittsburgh's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a lower-body injury. The Penguins have not had a great time in 2024-25, but Rust should be pleased with his contributions. In 48 outings, he has posted 20 goals and 22 assists. Rust has also found success in the matchup against the Capitals, posting one goal and one assist in two games with seven shots on goal.
Feb 21, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Tallies Two Helpers On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust dished out two helpers during their victory over the New York Rangers on Friday evening. Rust tallied his first helper on the primary assist on Rickard Rakell's 25th goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the period, Rust tallied another primary assist, this time on the power-play on Philip Tomasino's goal. Even without Sidney Crosby (upper body) on the top line, Rust was able to enjoy a productive game. Over his previous six games, Rust has tallied five points (one goal, four helpers) with 11 shots on goal and six blocked shots. Overall, the 32-year-old has found the back of the net 20 times and added 22 helpers across 48 contests. He remains a solid play in DFS on Saturday evening when he faces the Philadelphia Flyers.
Feb 8, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust A Game-Time Call Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Monday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Rust was unavailable on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken due to a lower-body injury. However, it seems he might only miss one game since Rust took part in Monday's morning skate. The 32-year-old recently posted a season-best three-game goal streak and has provided plenty for fantasy managers. In 43 outings, Rust has recorded 19 goals and 38 points with 111 shots. If Rust remains out on Monday, Jesse Puljujarvi will likely come into the lineup after he was called up from the AHL. Puljujarvi has notched nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 NHL appearances this season.
Jan 27, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Exits With Lower-Body Injury

According to the team, Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) sustained an injury during their loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday evening. Rust did not play during the entire third period. Earlier in the game, he tallied a primary assist on Michael Bunting's power-play goal. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status before their game on Saturday afternoon against the Seattle Kraken. Since the start of the month, Rust has tallied 11 points in 11 games with four goals and seven helpers. Overall, Rust has tallied 38 points in 32 contests and is just one goal away from reaching the 20-goal mark for the sixth straight season. If Rust were to miss time, Anthony Beauvillier would likely return to the top line and have streaming appeal playing alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby.
Jan 24, 2025   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Busy During Thursday's Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust tallied four points (two goals and two assists) during Thursday's overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. Rust scored his first goal of the game in the opening frame on a backhand shot to beat Juuse Saros. In the second period, Rust tallied two secondary assists, one on the power-play, and the other in even-strength play. Then in overtime, Rust would play the hero and complete the Penguins comeback and secure the victory on a wrist shot. This was Rust's second four-point performance of the month. Over his previous six games, he has tallied 12 points (six goals, six assists) while registering 19 total shots and seven blocks. Given how well the top line in Pittsburgh has performed, Rust should remain locked into all lineups on Saturday evening when he travels to Newark to face the Devils.
Dec 20, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Tallies Four Points In Big Win

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust enjoyed a highly productive night against Montreal on Thursday, finishing a 9-2 road victory with his sixth career hat trick and an assist. Rust did all the work in even-strength situations, feasting next to Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby, who combined for seven points on Pittsburgh's top line. The three have worked very well lately, giving Rust eight points (five goals, three assists) across five December appearances. Rakell leads the team in goals, with Rust right behind him on 12 markers. The veteran winger has also had eight assists in 20 contests this season.
Dec 13, 2024   
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