In the upcoming tilt against the Florida Panthers, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, can we expect Bryan Rust to light the lamp for the Pittsburgh Penguins? Let’s dive into the most relevant stats and trends to determine which player props you should be thinking about.

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Will Bryan Rust score a goal against the Panthers?

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Rust stats and insights

• Rust has scored in 11 of 32 games this season, and had multiple goals in three of those games.
• In one game versus the Panthers this season, he has scored one goal on two shots.
• He has two goals on the power play, and also three assists.
• Rust averages 2.8 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 16.5%.

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Panthers defensive stats

• The Panthers are 21st in goals allowed, giving up 122 total goals (3.1 per game) in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Panthers have not secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 27.8 hits and 12.2 blocked shots per game.

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Rust recent games

Penguins vs. Panthers game info

• Game Day: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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