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Bryan Rust

Right Wing · Pittsburgh Penguins

2010 Draft, Rd 3 Pick 20 (#80) — Pittsburgh Penguins

Next Game

Tue, Apr 14 · 9:30 PM ET @ Blues

ESPN, TVAS, SN-PIT

Age 335'11"202 lbsShoots RightPontiac, USA

Current Season

GP

72

Goals

29

Assists

36

Points

65

+/-

0

S%

15.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 12@ WSH000-2020:21
Apr 9@ NJD101+1216:21
Apr 5vs FLA112+2318:50
Apr 4vs FLA0000115:16
Apr 2@ TBL011-2118:05

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.13M

Total Value

$30.75M

Expires

6 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Rust Nominated for King Clancy Trophy

Penguins winger Bryan Rust earns a nomination for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, putting him in elite company with the likes of Jets' Gabriel Vilardi for the 2025-26 award. Those who've covered Rust know his off-ice impact runs as deep as his clutch goals in Pittsburgh's biggest moments. The committee rarely overlooks guys who lead by example in the room and the community, and Rust's case has front-office types buzzing about what this means for his legacy.

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Playoffs
Rust Flips Off Doubters After Pens Clinch

Bryan Rust savors flipping the bird to Penguins skeptics right after locking a playoff spot. The winger's fire mirrors a locker room that thrives on proving everyone wrong. Pittsburgh's brass loves this edge as they gear up for postseason wars.

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Game Recap
Crosby Hits 1,100 Assists on Rust Tally

Sidney Crosby dishes his milestone 1,100th assist, feeding Bryan Rust for a goal that Penguins fans have circled on calendars for months. The ageless wonder from Cole Harbour keeps rewriting the record books, proving why he's still the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's attack two decades into his career. With playoff positioning tightening, this marker underscores Crosby's grip on the league's assist leaderboard and the Pens' reliance on his vision.

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News
Rakell, Rust Power Pens in Playoff Crunch Time

Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust crank up their games as the Penguins claw for every point in a brutal playoff race. Front offices whisper about their hot streaks deciding bubble fates. Pittsburgh's veterans know one surge can flip the Metro standings overnight.

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Game Recap
Dubas Yanks Karlsson from Trade Block as Pens Plunge

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas shocks the league by pulling Erik Karlsson off the trade market just as Pittsburgh hits a brutal skid that has fans and rivals buzzing. Karlsson keeps racking up assists from the blue line while Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust lead the scoring charge, but the team's 35-18-16 record leaves them clinging to the Metropolitan Division's edge.

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Rust Reflects on 700th NHL Tilt

Bryan Rust hits his 700th NHL game, and he dishes on what it means after a career built in Pittsburgh's furnace. Milestone nights like this stir memories of battles won and scars earned in the room. Penguins faithful cherish these moments as the core pushes for another deep run.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Bryan Rust's stats this season?
Bryan Rust has 29 goals and 36 assists for 65 points in 72 games this season.
What team does Bryan Rust play for?
Bryan Rust is a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Bryan Rust's contract?
Bryan Rust has a cap hit of $5.13M with 2 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Bryan Rust drafted?
Bryan Rust was drafted in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 3, Pick 20 (80 overall).
Where is Bryan Rust from?
Bryan Rust is 33 years old and was born in Pontiac, USA.