Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Scores in return Monday
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Rasmussen scored a goal and notched three hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Rasmussen returned to the Red Wings lineup after a one-game absence and was credited with a goal, although he didn't technically score it. Fighting for the puck on the boards near the right face-off circle, Rasmussen tipped it, but it bounced off Henry Thrun before getting past Mackenzie Blackwood's legs. A goal is a goal, though, and now Rasmussen has found twine three times in 2024-25. This was his first goal since Oct. 26, when he scored in a 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Slated to return Monday
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Rasmussen (upper body) is expected to play Monday against San Jose, Jonathan Mills of the Red Wings' official site reports.
Barring a last-minute decision, Rasmussen should return from a one-game absence. He has two goals, two assists, 14 shots on net and 30 hits through 16 appearances this season. Rasmussen could replace Tyler Motte in Monday's lineup.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Misses game with injury
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Rasmussen was unavailable for Saturday's game versus the Kings due to an upper-body injury, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Rasmussen has not been ruled out for Monday's contest in San Jose. The injury was not revealed prior to Saturday's game, and Tyler Motte took Rasmussen's place on the fourth line. Rasmussen has four points, 14 shots on net and 30 hits over 16 appearances this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Pockets helper Wednesday
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Rasmussen produced an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
The Red Wings are fully healthy at forward, so Rasmussen will need to maintain a decent level of performance to avoid a healthy scratch. He took a step in the right direction, ending a three-game dry spell when he assisted on Joe Veleno's tally in the third period. Rasmussen has four points, 13 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-2 rating over 12 outings this season while averaging just 12:47 of ice time, his lowest mark since his rookie year in 2018-19.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Goals in back-to-back games
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Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
Rasmussen's offense is coming around -- he has three points over his last four games. The 25-year-old opened the season with no points in the first four contests. He continues to bring a physical edge in a bottom-six role, adding 17 hits, five blocked shots, nine shots on goal and a plus-2 rating over eight appearances. Rasmussen's power-play time has been inconsistent, so his scoring ceiling is low if he can't secure at least second-unit minutes.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Fills empty cage
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Rasmussen scored an empty-net goal and added two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.
The goal was Rasmussen's first of the season. The 25-year-old is up to two points, six shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-3 rating through seven contests. Rasmussen is likely to remain in a bottom-six role for most of the season, offering a bit of secondary scoring along with decent totals in hits and PIM.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Provides helper in win
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Rasmussen posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.
Rasmussen got on the scoresheet for the first time this season, setting up Andrew Copp on Detroit's second empty-netter. Through five appearances, Rasmussen has produced five shots on net, 10 hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. The 25-year-old forward plays a physical game, but his ice time is down by more than two minutes per game compared to 2023-24, which will make it difficult for him to repeat his 33-point campaign from last year.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Ready to go
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Rasmussen has recovered from his upper-body injury that forced him to miss the last seven regular-season games in 2023-24, according to Max Bultman of The Athletic.
Rasmussen is practicing alongside Andrew Copp and Christian Fischer at the opening day of training camp Thursday. He ended last season with a career-high 33 points in 75 regular-season appearances. The 25-year-old is expected to see third-line duty in 2024-25 along with being an integral part of the Detroit penalty-killing unit.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Remains unavailable
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Rasmussen (upper body) has yet to resume skating ahead of Monday's matchup with Montreal, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
At this point, with the Red Wings ending the year with a back-to-back versus the Canadiens, Rasmussen figures to be a long shot to play in Tuesday's contest. That would be the 24-year-old's seventh game missed due to the upper-body issue. If Detroit doesn't make the playoffs, Rasmussen will end the year having notched 13 goals and 20 assists in 75 games this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Won't play Saturday
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Rasmussen (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Toronto, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
It will be Rasmussen's fifth consecutive contest on the shelf. He has 13 goals and 33 points in 75 appearances in 2023-24. When Rasmussen is ready to return, it will likely be in a middle-six capacity.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Still sidelined
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Rasmussen (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Pittsburgh, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Rasmussen will miss a fourth straight contest Thursday, but he's considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue, suggesting he could be ready to return as soon as Saturday versus the Maple Leafs. He's picked up 13 goals, 33 points and 124 hits through 75 contests this season.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Won't play against Capitals
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Rasmussen (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Washington.
Rasmussen, who is considered day-to-day, will miss his third straight contest. He has earned 13 goals, 33 points, 101 shots on net and 124 hits in 75 games this season. Daniel Sprong will be in the lineup again Tuesday because of Rasmussen's absence.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Unavailable Sunday
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Rasmussen (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Buffalo, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Rasmussen also missed Friday's tilt against the Rangers. He has a career-high 33 points in 75 games this season. Coach Derek Lalonde said Saturday that Tuesday versus Washington "might be a little aggressive" for Rasmussen's return to the lineup, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Unavailable for Friday
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Rasmussen won't play Friday against the Rangers because of an undisclosed injury.
Rasmussen is regarded as day-to-day beyond Friday's action, so he still might be an option Sunday versus Buffalo. The 24-year-old has 13 goals, 33 points, 47 PIM, 124 hits and 76 blocks in 75 appearances this season. Daniel Sprong might draw into the lineup due to Rasmussen's absence.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Supplies two helpers in home win
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Rasmussen recorded two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Rasmussen extended his point streak to four games with the big forward supplying five apples over that span. He dealt with an illness leading up to Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets, but unlike last year, Rasmussen still hasn't missed a game in the 2023-24 campaign. He's earned 13 goals to complement a career-high 20 assists and plus-13 rating through 70 contests.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Ties career high in points
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Rasmussen earned an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
Rasmussen put pen to paper on a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension in February, more than doubling the AAV of his previous deal with the Red Wings. Thanks to his helper from Saturday's victory, Rasmussen has tied his 2022-23 output of 29 points, and he needs just one more goal or assist for a new career high. Unfortunately, the bar is not set very high for Rasmussen in fantasy hockey, as his power-play services are no longer required, plus the team is sending him to the ice in the defensive zone 62.3 percent of the time. He's already blocked 69 shots and committed to 119 hits as another clear indication of where his value lies.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Playing versus Buffalo
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Rasmussen (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Sabres, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Rasmussen exited Saturday's loss to Vegas late in the third period with an undisclosed issue, but whatever forced him from that contest evidently wasn't overly serious. The 24-year-old forward, who's collected 13 goals and 28 points through 64 contests this season, is expected to fill his usual third-line role Tuesday.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Two points before late exit
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Rasmussen (undisclosed) scored a goal and added an assist Saturday versus the Golden Knights before departing late in the third period with an injury, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.
There was no update on Rasmussen's status after the game. He snapped a four-game point drought with his two-point game, which gives him 13 goals and 15 assists through 64 outings overall. The Red Wings' next game is Tuesday in Buffalo, and an update on his status should be available before that contest. If he can't play, the Red Wings could dress seven defensemen or call up a forward from AHL Grand Rapids.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Two-point afternoon
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Rasmussen scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.
The 24-year-old snapped a five-game point drought with his first multi-point performance since Jan. 17. Rasmussen remains on pace for modest career highs this season, delivering 12 goals and 25 points through 57 contests, but his fantasy value is still limited in most formats.
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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen: Inks four-year contract
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Rasmussen signed a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension with Detroit on Tuesday.
Rasmussen is in the final season of a three-year, $4.38 million deal. The 24-year-old forward has 11 goals, 23 points and 74 shots on net through 55 games this season.
