Bryan Rust's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Bryan Rust

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.

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.

2016: Stanley Cup win with the Penguins

In 2016, Bryan Rust won the Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2017: Stanley Cup win

In 2017, Bryan Rust continued to score important goals, leading the Penguins to win their second Stanley Cup in as many years.

2017: Stanley Cup win with the Penguins

In 2017, Bryan Rust won his second consecutive Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

January 17, 2020: Rust scores his 20th goal

On January 17, 2020, Bryan Rust scored his 20th goal in his 34th game against the Red Wings, marking his first 20-goal campaign in his NHL career.

2020: Ranked 20th overall in 2010 NHL re-draft

In 2020, NHL.com writers re-drafted the 2010 draft class, and Bryan Rust was ranked 20th overall.

December 12, 2024: Rust records his sixth career hat-trick

On December 12, 2024, Bryan Rust recorded his sixth career hat-trick and added an assist in a 9–2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.