Penguins practice ahead of Capitals game with Bryan Rust close to return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins held a practice on Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex following their first loss of the season to the Winnipeg Jets. Bryan Rust participated fully in practice, getting closer to returning from a week-to-week injury sustained in the pre-season against the Buffalo Sabres. Coach Dan Muse stated that discussions are needed before Rust can make his season debut. The Penguins are set to face the Washington Capitals on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Rust skating on the third line during practice.
- •Bryan Rust skated fully during Tuesday's practice.
- •Rust has been out since an injury in the pre-season.
- •The Penguins are 2-1-0 after three games this season.
- •Puck drop for the Capitals game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Hendrix Lapierre will face his former team, the Capitals.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Notebook: Bryan Rust Nears His Return To The Lineup
"The Pittsburgh Penguins held a practice in Cranberry on Tuesday before flying to Washington, D.C.
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