Bryan Rust — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Bryan Rust is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Bryan Rust has 29 goals, 36 assists and 65 points in 72 games, worth 9.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Bryan Rust remains a highly effective top-six forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, showcasing remarkable consistency deep into his career. Now 34, he tallied 29 goals and 36 assists for 65 points across 72 games this season, contributing to a strong 9.5 GAR.
His career-best GAR of 13.4 in 2024-25 highlights his sustained impact, while his current season underscores his value, particularly through his power-play offense. Over 12 seasons, Rust has accumulated 502 points in 710 career games, proving to be a durable and reliable offensive presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 3, Pick 80 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 29 | 36 | 65 | -1 | 26 | 183 | 15.8% | 19:56 | 53.4% | 25.8 | 0.7 | 9.5 | 1.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.7 | -1.0 | +3.0 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 91th, GAR 81th, WAR 81th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 9.5 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 31 | 34 | 65 | 13.4 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 28 | 28 | 56 | 11.4 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 6.1 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 24 | 34 | 58 | 9.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 9.4 |
| 2019-20 | 55 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 9.9 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 3.8 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 6.1 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 8.0 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3.7 |
| 2014-15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Bryan Rust has been worth 9.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 81st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.4 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 9.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 81st percentile of NHL players.
What is Bryan Rust's WAR this season?
Bryan Rust has been worth about 1.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 81st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Bryan Rust have this season?
Bryan Rust has 29 goals and 36 assists for 65 points in 72 games this season.
Is Bryan Rust a good right wing?
Bryan Rust ranks in the 81st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Bryan Rust's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Bryan Rust has accumulated 91.5 career GAR and 502 points.
When was Bryan Rust drafted?
Bryan Rust was drafted in 2010 — Round 3, Pick 80 — PIT.