Bryan Rust Evaluating Upper-Body Injury Prior to Opening Night

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust is undergoing evaluation for an upper-body injury sustained in Saturday's 3-1 preseason victory against Buffalo, rendering him unavailable for Sunday's practice. Rust, who recorded 29 goals, 65 points, 183 shots on net, and 71 blocked shots across 72 regular-season appearances for Pittsburgh in 2025-26, remains questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers.