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 7.9 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 181 | 16.0% | 19:56 | 49.2% | 30.6 | 0.6 | 7.9 | 1.41 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.3 | -0.5 | +3.6 | +1.6 |
League percentile rank: points 91th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 7.9 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 31 | 34 | 65 | 12.2 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 28 | 28 | 56 | 10.2 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 4.8 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 24 | 34 | 58 | 7.6 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 7.8 |
| 2019-20 | 55 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 10.8 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 2.3 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 4.1 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 7.7 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2.9 |
| 2014-15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Bryan Rust has been worth 7.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.2 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 7.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
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 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.9) in the 2025-26 season.