Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust was placed on the injured reserve on Saturday with an undisclosed injury.
Forward Vasily Ponomarev has been recalled from @WBSPenguins (AHL).
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 8, 2025
Forward Bryan Rust has been placed on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/75pufjYupC
The 32-year-old American help Pittsburgh defeat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden, picking up two assists.
Rust has 20 goals and 22 assists over 48 games in 2024-25 with the Penguins, his 11th season with franchise.
In a corresponding move, the Penguins recalled forward Vasily Ponomarev from the American Hockey League.
The Penguins also placed forward Jesse Puljujarvi on unconditional waivers for purpose of contract termination.
Jesse Puljujarvi is on unconditional waivers for purpose of contract termination with #Pens.
— Tony Androckitis* (@TonyAndrock) February 8, 2025
Could kind of tell in last night's #WBSPens game vs Bridgeport that he looked like a frustrated hockey player.
Wish him all the best. @InsideAHLHockey
Entering Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Penguins sit second last in the Metropolitan Division with a 23-24-9 record.
