Penguins place Bryan Rust, Brock McGinn in COVID-19 protocol

January 08, 2022 - 12:59pm

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers defenceman MacKenzie Weegar (52) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Saturday they have added forwards Bryan Rust and Brock McGinn to the COVID-19 protocol list.

Brock McGinn and Bryan Rust have been added to the COVID-19 Protocol List and will not play today in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/dSVZ69sl04

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 8, 2022

Coach Sullivan also mentioned that a defenseman will have to play in a forward role today.

"Some coaches prefer playing 7 D-men and 11 forwards. It's not an uncommon combination. We'll do our best to keep guys involved and make sure we get proper rest for certain guys up front."

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 8, 2022

Rust is fifth on the team with 20 points scoring nine goals and 11 assists in 15 games this season while McGinn has nine goals and four assists in 33 contests.

The red-hot Penguins (20-8-5) have won 10 straight games heading into Saturday’s matinée against the Dallas Stars.

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