Bryan Rust Scores in Season Debut During Penguins' 5-3 Loss to Capitals

Bryan Rust was activated off injured reserve and made his season debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. Rust immediately impacted the game by scoring Pittsburgh's first goal just 1:19 into the opening period on a classic power move to the net. Returning from an upper-body injury that sidelined him to start the year, Rust eventually worked his way back onto the top line alongside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell during the contest.