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Muse Adjusts Penguins Lineup Amid Rust's Injury

10/10/2025

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Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse faces lineup challenges due to Bryan Rust's injury.
In practice, Evgeni Malkin skated with 6-foot-5 Justin Brazeau and 6-foot-6 Anthony Mantha.
Muse plans to use the Malkin-Brazeau-Mantha line for strategic advantages.
Brazeau scored the first goal in a recent game against the Rangers.
As Rust nears return, he may rejoin Sidney Crosby, potentially moving Brazeau or Mantha to lower lines.

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Story summary

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse faces lineup challenges due to Bryan Rust's injury.
In practice, Evgeni Malkin skated with 6-foot-5 Justin Brazeau and 6-foot-6 Anthony Mantha.
Muse plans to use the Malkin-Brazeau-Mantha line for strategic advantages.
Brazeau scored the first goal in a recent game against the Rangers.
As Rust nears return, he may rejoin Sidney Crosby, potentially moving Brazeau or Mantha to lower lines.