Look I’ve been a Bryan Rust guy for while. That 2 goal performance in Game 7 of the 2016 ECF was the stuff of (local) legend. It helped propel the Pittsburgh Penguins to their first of back-to-back Stanley Cup victories.
But I feel like we aren’t celebrating him enough. Fan love Sid, Geno, Letang, and Phil. And rightfully so. However lets not forget the supporting cast and take a moment to analyze the criminally underappreciated Rust.
The Numbers
- 2 shorthanded goals (1st on team)
- 55.45 SAT% aka Corsi For % (1st on team)
- 42 hits (5th among forwards)
- 18 blocked shots ( 3rd among forwards)
The surprising takeaway here is the 55.