Bryan Rust — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Bryan Rust is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Bryan Rust has 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists) in 7 games, a 60-point pace over 84 games. He is 12th on the Pittsburgh Penguins in scoring. 3 of the 5 came at even strength and 2 on the power play. He is averaging 17:22 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Providing high impact in top-line minutes, Bryan Rust is a veteran right wing. He is a strong offensive contributor, producing points at a high rate, shooting from everywhere, and consistently getting to dangerous scoring areas. He also gets in front of shots defensively.
However, his game is limited by a tendency to give up chances at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Born | May 11, 1992 (age 34) in Pontiac, United States |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 3, Pick 80 — PIT |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 4 | 9 | 33.3% | 17:22 | 42.8% | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | -0.2 | +0.4 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 55th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Power Play | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:22 | 9 | 33.3% | 2 | 0 | 0.71 | 1.5 | 0.06 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.2 |
| 2025-26 | 72 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 8.6 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 31 | 34 | 65 | 13.7 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 28 | 28 | 56 | 12.8 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 7.4 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 24 | 34 | 58 | 10.6 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 9.4 |
| 2019-20 | 55 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 11.2 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 5.8 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 6.6 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 8.9 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4.5 |
| 2014-15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Bryan Rust has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.7 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryan Rust's GAR this season?
Bryan Rust has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Bryan Rust's WAR this season?
Bryan Rust has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Bryan Rust have this season?
Bryan Rust has 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 7 games this season.
Is Bryan Rust a good right wing?
Bryan Rust ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Bryan Rust's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Bryan Rust has accumulated 101.1 career GAR and 507 points.
How tall is Bryan Rust, and how much does he weigh?
Bryan Rust is 5'11" tall and weighs 202 lb. Born May 11, 1992 (age 34) in Pontiac, United States.
How does Bryan Rust score across situations in 2026-27?
Bryan Rust has 3 even-strength points, 2 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Bryan Rust's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Bryan Rust has scored on 33.3% of 9 shots in 2026-27.