The Penguins fail to stay hot in California, getting outclassed in a 5-1 loss against the Ducks in Anaheim on Thursday.

Rust registered an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks. Rust missed one game due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to make a quick return to action.

Rust will slot back in on the top line alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby after missing Saturday's 4-1 loss in Seattle. The 32-year-old Rust has provided 19 goals and 19 helpers across 43 appearances this season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

The Pittsburgh Penguins this week headed out for the West Coast portion of their season-long road trip with, at least at first, mixed results. A win that could serve as a template for how to play. Then a loss that left the Penguins perhaps wanting to throw away the game tape.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust suffered an undisclosed injury and prematurely exited a 5-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday. Aside from a posting on one of the team’s social media accounts acknowledging the ailment,

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be without a key forward. Head coach Mike Sullivan said Bryan Rust is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, team play-by-play announcer Jeff Getzoff reported Friday.

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It was a tough night for the Penguins on Thursday in Anaheim. Not only were they unable to carry over the momentum from Monday’s win over Los Angeles – they lost winger Bryan Rust late in the second period.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will once again be without top-line winger Bryan Rust, who head coach Mike Sullivan listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.