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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Scores shorthanded goal
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Rasmussen tallied a goal and served two PIM in Monday's 5-3 win over Ottawa.
Rasmussen doubled Detroit's lead late into the contest, as he scored a shorthanded tally with just over seven minutes left to put the Wings up 5-3. Overall, he is up to six goals, 14 points, 42 shots on net, 40 hits and 28 blocks across 39 appearances this season. His points this season have come in bunches, with his most recent goal bringing him to five points in his last seven games. While he's currently off the pace to reach 100-plus hits for the fifth consecutive regular season, a strong second half to the campaign could help him crack certain deep fantasy leagues that value banger stats.
Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: First goal in 13 games
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Rasmussen scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Rasmussen opened the scoring in the first period on a quick wrist shot from between the circles. He now has a goal and an assist in his last two games, but the snipe was his first in 13 games (first in December). Rasmussen is a player who is better on the ice than in the fantasy arena. He has five goals, six assists, 36 hits, 35 shots and 26 blocked shots in 34 games this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Available for Thursday
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Rasmussen (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Columbus, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com on Wednesday.
Rasmussen left Tuesday's 5-4 victory over Boston because of the injury. He has four goals and eight points in 22 appearances this season. Rasmussen will likely maintain his spot in Detroit's bottom six.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Shaken up after hits
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Rasmussen (undisclosed) didn't finish Tuesday's game versus the Bruins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Head coach Todd McLellan didn't seem overly concerned about Rasmussen's status, but the forward will be checked on in the morning. He can be considered day-to-day for now, and an update on his status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Scores late equalizer Saturday
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Rasmussen scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.
Rasmussen was the hero for the Red Wings after tying the game at the 18:06 mark of the third period with a tip-in. However, the Red Wings didn't complete the comeback and lost the game in the shootout. Rasmussen has four goals this season. He probably won't deliver much fantasy value from the fourth line this campaign, but he has 23 hits, eight points and 21 shots on net through 21 appearances.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Two points in return from injury
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Rasmussen had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday. He also had three hits and three shots on goal.
Rasmussen tapped a rebound over the goal line at 3:13 of the second period to cut the score to 3-2. He had missed three games to an undisclosed injury. Overall, Rasmussen has three goals, four assists, 22 hits and 19 shots in 20 games while in a fourth-line role.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Removed from IR
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Rasmussen (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Friday.
Detroit assigned Erik Gustafsson to AHL Grand Rapids in a corresponding move. Following a three-game absence, Rasmussen will return to the lineup against Tampa Bay on Friday. He has contributed two goals, five points, 16 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and 19 hits across 19 appearances this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Lands on injured reserve
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Rasmussen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Nov. 20.
Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) was activated from IR in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Rasmussen has clearly been dealing with the injury for a while, but it went unreported. He is eligible to return as soon as Friday's game versus the Lightning, but there is no timeline for his return yet.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Tallies in Thursday's win
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Rasmussen scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
Rasmussen was a healthy scratch in the Red Wings' previous game Sunday versus the Blackhawks after going without a point in five straight contests. He's now gotten on the scoresheet in the game after each of his two scratches this season. The 26-year-old has four points, 15 shots on net, 13 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 15 appearances. His inconsistent playing time further lowers his already-minimal fantasy appeal.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Pair of points late in win
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Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
Both of Rasmussen's points -- his first two of the year -- came on empty-net tallies as he helped the Red Wings knock off the defending champions. The 26-year-old has started 2025-26 in a fourth-line role, which is likely to hinder his scoring production. In addition to his two points, Rasmussen has three shots on net, four hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through four appearances this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Pots game-winner Friday
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Rasmussen scored a goal and blocked four shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.
Rasmussen's second-period tally stood as the game-winner. He had been limited to one assist over his previous eight contests, a slump deep enough to see him demoted to the fourth line for Friday's game. He's now at 11 goals, 19 points, 92 shots on net, 129 hits, 58 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating across 70 appearances this season, his lowest scoring pace in four years.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Posts power-play assist
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Rasmussen notched a power-play assist, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Rasmussen has a goal and an assist over 10 contests since returning from a head injury. The 25-year-old has been on the first line for the last two games, which may help ignite his offense down the stretch if he stays in that spot. For the season, he's at 18 points (four on the power play), 88 shots on net, 120 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 66 appearances. Rasmussen may be worth streaming if his point production ramps up.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Grabs first goal since return
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Rasmussen scored a goal, had five shots on net, dished two hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Rasmussen lit the lamp in the third period, earning his first point since his return from a head injury. Overall, he is up to 10 goals, 17 points, 84 shots on net and 113 hits in 61 appearances this season. The 25-year-old center is currently on the fourth line and back to his role of bringing physicality to Detroit's bottom six. While his fantasy value has a low ceiling, Rasmussen could be a good add for banger leagues down the stretch if he can find the goal-scoring consistency he found last month.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Ready to return
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Rasmussen (head) has been cleared to play Thursday versus Utah, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com on Wednesday.
Rasmussen was on the shelf for four games due to the injury. He has nine goals, 16 points and 96 hits over 56 appearances in 2024-25. Rasmussen will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity in his return.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Won't play Tuesday
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Rasmussen (upper body) will be unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against Carolina, per Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.
Rasmussen will miss his fourth straight game, and a timeline for a potential return could emerge after being evaluated further this week. He has accounted for nine goals, 16 points, 96 hits and 76 shots on net in 56 appearances this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Unavailable Saturday
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Rasmussen (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's clash against Columbus, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Rasmussen was also on the shelf for the Red Wings' previous two games. He has nine goals, 16 points and 96 hits in 56 appearances in 2024-25. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday versus Carolina.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Not ready to return
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Rasmussen (upper body) will remain out of the lineup versus Columbus on Thursday, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
The Red Wings hope that Rasmussen will be able to rejoin the lineup in time for Saturday's outdoor game at Ohio Stadium. He will miss his second straight game after he was injured Sunday versus Anaheim. The forward has nine goals, seven assists, 96 hits and 76 shots on goal over 56 appearances for the Red Wings this season. Look for Christian Fischer to remain in the lineup during Rasmussen's absence.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Won't travel with team
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Rasmussen (upper body) won't travel with the Red Wings ahead of Tuesday's game against the Wild, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.
Rasmussen sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's overtime win over the Ducks after taking a hit to the head in the second period, and he'll be unavailable for at least one game. Andrew Copp (undisclosed) will also be sidelined, so Christian Fischer could enter the lineup Tuesday. Head coach Todd McLellan said Monday that Rasmussen is considered day-to-day, so the 25-year-old should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Dealing with upper-body injury
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Rasmussen is being evaluated for an upper-body injury following Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Rasmussen took a hit to the head from Trevor Zegras late in the second period Sunday and went to the locker room immediately afterward. Rasmussen didn't return to the game, and head coach Todd McLellan said after the matchup that the 25-year-old is still being evaluated. It's not yet clear whether Rasmussen will be available against the Wild on Tuesday, but if he's forced to sit out, Christian Fischer could enter the lineup since Andrew Copp (undisclosed) won't suit up against Minnesota.
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