Rust Helps Penguins Beat Canucks 5–4 to Snap Three-Game Skid

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell (67) celebrates with Bryan Rust (17) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Matt Freed/AP Photo

PITTSBURGH—Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–4 on Wednesday night.

Blake Lizotte scored after missing five games with a concussion, while Kevin Hayes had a power-play goal and Rickard Rakell also scored for Pittsburgh. Erik Karlsson had three assists, while Sidney Crosby had two as the Penguins built a 4–1 lead through one period.