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Rust will return from his three game suspension on Tuesday on Long Island.

Rust delivered an illegal check to the head of Vancouver's Bryan Rust in the final seconds of a 3-2 win last Sunday and was subsequently issued a three-game suspension, that he will return from on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old Rust was struggling offensively before his suspension, with just three points (2G / 1A) in his last nine games.

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Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver’s Brock Boeser.

Rust delivered an illegal check to the head of Vancouver's Bryan Rust in the final seconds of a 3-2 win on Sunday. The 33-year-old Rust was only issued a two-minute penalty on the play, but has subsequently been given a three-game suspension. Rust has struggled lately, with just three points (2G / 1A) in his last nine games, and will not be eligible to return until February 3rd against the New York Islanders.

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Rust (illness) returned to morning skate on Tuesday and is expected to play vs. Tampa Bay.

Rust has missed Pittsburgh's previous two games, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Rust is having an excellent offensive season for the Penguins, with 36 points (16G / 20A) in 40 games.

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Rust (illness) will play vs. Buffalo on Wednesday after missing Pittsburgh's previous two practices.

Rust did not practice on Monday or Tuesday due to an illness, be will be ready to suit up when the Penguins return to action on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old Rust is averaging a career-high 20:09 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 19 games this season.

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Rust (illness) is expected to play on Wednesday vs. Buffalo after missing the last two practices.

Rust did not practice on Monday or Tuesday due to an illness, be he should be ready to suit up when the Penguins return to action on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old Rust is averaging a career-high 20:09 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 19 games this season.

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Rust (illness) did not practice on Monday.

Rust did not practice on Monday due to an illness, and it's unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the Penguins return to action on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old Rust is averaging a career-high 20:09 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 19 games this season.

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Rust (undisclosed) will remain out vs. New York on Thursday.

Rust was back at practice on Thursday but will remain out of the lineup against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old Rust scored a career-high 65 points (31G / 34A) in 71 games last season and will likely return to a role on the team's top powerplay unit when he returns.

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Rust (illness) will return to Pittsburgh's lineup on Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Rust has not played the previous three games for the Penguins, dating back to before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has missed several stints this season due to injury but has been solid when healthy, scoring 42 points (20G / 22A) in 48 games.

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Rust (undisclosed) is expected to return to Pittsburgh's lineup on Saturday vs. Washington.

Rust missed Pittsburgh's final game before the 4-Nations Face Off due to an undisclosed injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old winger last appeared on February 7th and had 13 points in his previous 13 games. Across 48 games played this season, Rust is third on the Penguins in scoring with 20 goals and 42 points.

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Rust (undisclosed) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday.

Rust remains on IR due to an undisclosed injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday. The 32-year-old winger last appeared on February 7th and had 13 points in his previous 13 games. Across 48 games played this season, Rust is third on the Penguins in scoring with 20 goals and 42 points.

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