Bryan Rust prepares for 13th season with Pittsburgh Penguins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust enters his 13th NHL season as a key player on the roster. Last season, he recorded 29 goals and matched his career-high of 65 points. Rust has consistently scored at least 20 goals for seven consecutive seasons and is expected to continue this trend in 2026-27. He will also remain a significant contributor on the penalty kill, having logged over 114 minutes in that role last year. The Penguins open their season on September 30 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
- •Rust scored 29 goals last season, approaching his career high of 31.
- •He has scored 20 or more goals for seven straight seasons.
- •Rust has played a substantial role on the Penguins' penalty kill.
- •He is expected to be a linemate with Sidney Crosby this season.
- •The Penguins begin their season on September 30 against the Flyers.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Bryan Rust
"Bryan Rust has been fantastic during his Pittsburgh Penguins tenure. Will it continue this season?
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