Bryan Rust's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 28, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bryan Rust.

Bryan Rust is a professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. A key player for the team, he contributed to their Stanley Cup victories in both 2016 and 2017. Apart from Crosby, Malkin, and Letang, Rust is the team's fourth longest tenured player. His consistent performance has cemented his role within the Penguins organization.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: First Penguins pair to score their first NHL goal

On December 15, 2014 Rust and Brian Dumoulin became the first Penguins pair to score their first NHL goal on the same night since 2006.

2009: Stanley Cup Win

Bryan Rust and the Penguins win their first Stanley Cup since 2009.

2013: Named alternate captain

Before the start of the 2013–14 season, Bryan Rust was named an alternate captain with T. J. Tynan and Stephen Johns for Notre Dame due to the realignment of NCAA conferences and Notre Dame playing in the Hockey East conference.

December 5, 2016: First career hat-trick

On December 5, 2016, Bryan Rust recorded his first career hat-trick in an 8–5 win over the Ottawa Senators.

2016: Stanley Cup Playoffs and Win

In 2016, Bryan Rust scored two goals in Game Five against the New York Rangers to help the Penguins advance to the Eastern Conference Second Round and eventually win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 against the San Jose Sharks.