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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 (33)

2025-26 Rankings

Current RW8

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
2025-26PITRW39454.13616203610215.73004216-3
Career 677 5230.8 352 219 254 473 1661 13.2 38 6 6 440 221 +35

Game Log

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TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Dec 16, 2025 PITEDMRW20.51101616.7000020
Dec 18, 2025 PITOTTRW4.3100020.000010-2
Dec 20, 2025 PITMONRW7.1100030.000020-2
Dec 21, 2025 PITMONRW9.3101120.0000100
Dec 23, 2025 PITTORRW13.01101333.300000-3
Dec 28, 2025 PITCHIRW22.602022100.000022+2
Dec 30, 2025 PITCARRW12.8102210.000010+1
Jan 1, 2026 PITDETRW10.6101120.000022+2
Jan 3, 2026 PITDETRW20.31101520.000010+2
Jan 4, 2026 PITCBJRW7.3100040.0000100
Last 10 127.8 9 5 4 9 30 16.7 0 0 0 11 6 0

Bryan Rust News

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   
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   
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   
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   
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   
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   
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   
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   
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   
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   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Tallies Two Points On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rust found the back of the net late in the opening frame on a snap shot. Then, in the third period, Rust tallied the primary assist on the eventual game-winning goal scored by Michael Bunting on the power-play. Rust has played a crucial role in Pittsburgh's recent turnaround, as he has tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) over his past six contests. During this span, Rust has taken at least two shots per game and logged at least two hits in four of them. Playing on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby should continue to present Rust with high-quality scoring chances. The 32-year-old should remain in most fantasy lineups and is a viable streaming option in favorable matchups for DFS.
Dec 8, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Logs Full Practice On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) participated fully in Wednesday's practice. He has sat out four games, but Rust likely won't miss much more action. His next chance to return comes on Thursday versus Carolina. Rust might replace Kevin Hayes (upper body) in the lineup, who missed Wednesday's practice. He should grab a top-six role straight away. Before suffering a lower-body injury, Rust amassed three goals and four points in eight games at the start of the season.
Nov 6, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Will Join Penguins Road Trip

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) appears to be edging close to his return to action. He will join the team for Pittsburgh's upcoming road trip, which begins in New York with a game against the Islanders on Tuesday. However, Rust didn't practice with the team on Monday, meaning he will likely miss at least one more game. The experienced winger has been out since Oct. 26. Rust tallied three goals and four points in eight games before getting hurt. Rust's absence has resulted in Evgeni Malkin joining Sidney Crosby on the first line. Both Penguins stars boast fantastic career numbers in matchups against the Islanders and should make a big impact again on Tuesday.
Nov 4, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Out On Tuesday, Considered Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota and has been labeled as week-to-week. Rust suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against Vancouver. He had just hit some form lately, with two goals in three games. The 32-year-old sits on four points (three goals, one assist) in eight games for the season. With Rust unavailable, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby skated on the same line in Monday's practice, with Rickard Rakell completing the top trio. Kevin Hayes looks set to work as the second-line center on Tuesday, flanked by Anthony Beauvillier and Jesse Puljujarvi.
Oct 29, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Misses Monday's Practice

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) sat out Monday's practice. He sustained a lower-body injury on Saturday versus Vancouver and is still getting evaluated. Rust has tallied three goals and four points in eight outings this season. He skated on the second line with Evgeni Malkin at the weekend, but Malkin was moved to the first line in Monday's practice. The Penguins have dropped five games in a row and look set to play Malkin and Sidney Crosby together on the same line to stop the rot on Tuesday versus Minnesota.
Oct 28, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Makes His Season Debut Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will see his first action of the season in Saturday's clash with the Maple Leafs. Rust sat out the first two games of the season with a lower-body injury but is now ready to jump into the lineup. He joins the first line, linking up with old pal Sidney Crosby and Anthony Beauvillier. Rickard Rakell will move back down to the second line. Rust will look to hit the ground running after scoring a career-high 28 goals and picking up 56 points in 62 games last season.
Oct 12, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Remains Out On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will remain out on Thursday versus Detroit. Rust missed Wednesday's season opener against the Rangers due to a lower-body injury and isn't quite ready to play on Thursday either, despite skating in the morning. With Rust unavailable, Anthony Beauvillier, Drew O'Connor, and Rickard Rakell all got decent looks on the top line next to Sidney Crosby Wednesday night. The team struggled badly and was shut out in a 6-0 defeat, so head coach Mike Sullivan could shake things up for Thursday's matchup.
Oct 10, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Out On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will miss Wednesday's season opener against the Rangers. He has failed to shake off a lower-body injury ahead of the start of the season and sits out the action despite skating on Wednesday morning. Rust's injury means Sidney Crosby will be paired with Drew O'Connor and Anthony Beauvillier on the top line to start the year. Both wingers will have elevated fantasy value thanks to the presence of the NHL's 10th all-time top scorer.
Oct 9, 2024   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Opens Season On Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will open the 2024 season on Injured Reserve, according to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop. Rust was originally deemed day-to-day during last week's practices but will miss at least the first four games of the season. However, seeing that the injury did not appear to be serious suggests that the 32-year-old could be back on the ice fairly quickly. Rust enjoyed a nice bounce-back campaign last season by scoring 28 goals with 56 points, which was an increase from the 20 goals and 46 points he posted in 2022. While Rust remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Anthony Beauvillier to serve as the top right wing alongside Drew O'Connor and Sidney Crosby, which makes him an intriguing streaming option through the first week of the season.
Oct 7, 2024   
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