Bryan Rust, a player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been dealing with a lower-body injury. He missed several games due to this injury, with his status being described as day-to-day. Mike Sullivan, the Penguins' coach, confirmed Rust's absence from games and his progress in practice. Despite being absent from several games, Rust was seen participating in practice and warmups, indicating his potential return to the lineup.
Bryan Rust is on the ice for warmups.
Updates from Mike Sullivan: - Tristan Jarry starts in Nashville - Bryan Rust will be available after missing the last three games with a lower-body injury - P.O Joseph is taking part in the team's optional skate. He's been sidelined for 10 games with a nagging lower-body injury
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Mike Sullivan said Bryan Rust was a full participant in practice. "We'll see how he responds. His status is day-to-day." The winger will more than likely be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game in Nashville.
Looks like Bryan Rust will practice today. Seemingly been cleared for contact, too. He's missed the last three games with a lower-body injury.
Mike Sullivan told reporters that Bryan Rust will miss his third straight game tonight. As expected, Tristan Jarry starts in goal.
Mike Sullivan told reporters that Bryan Rust will sit out another game tonight. Alex Nedeljkovic starts in goal in Buffalo. Tonight’s game has a 6 p.m. start, folks.
Mike Sullivan said Bryan Rust is making progress, but he won’t play tonight against the Sabres.
Good news: Bryan Rust is on the ice with his teammates for morning skate in Buffalo, wearing a regular black jersey! He missed Pittsburgh’s last game against the Rangers with a lower-body injury that has him listed as day-to-day.
Bryan Rust, who is day to day with a lower-body injury, is absent from the team’s Thanksgiving morning practice. After they wrap up, the guys will get the afternoon to enjoy the holiday before an evening flight to Buffalo for Friday’s matchup with the Sabres.
No sign of Bryan Rust as the Penguins hit the ice for a Thanksgiving morning practice. All the other injured guys are absent, too.
Mike Sullivan confirmed to reporters that Bryan Rust is out tonight. Day to day.
Mike Sullivan said Bryan Rust will not play tonight. "He's day-to-day with a lower-body injury." Vinnie Hinostroza and Matt Nieto are available to play. The rest of the lineup will be a game-time decision.
No Bryan Rust at the morning skate. Matt Nieto is here, a good sign for his availability tonight vs. NYR. Dmitri Samorukov, whom the Pens signed to an NHL deal yesterday, is also in attendance. No official roster move announced yet.