Michael Rasmussen - NHL News & Rumors

Scores shorthanded goal Rasmussen tallied a goal and served two PIM in Monday's 5-3 win over Ottawa.

Impact 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 year, a strong second half to the regular season could help him crack certain deep fantasy leagues that value banger stats.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings pounce on Senators early, hold on for 5-3 win

James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

First goal in 13 games Rasmussen scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Rasmussen opened the scoring in the first period on a quick wrist shot from between the circles. He has a goal and assist in his last two games, but the snipe was his first in 13 games (first in December). Rasmussen is a guy 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gostisbehere, Svechnikov post 3-point games as Hurricanes beat Red Wings 5-2, end 3-game skid

Shayne Gostisbehere and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes snapped a season-worst three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Win...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Larkin gets tying goal late in 3rd and winner in OT as Red Wings beat Stars 4-3 for 3rd straight win

Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for t...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Thursday Rasmussen (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Columbus, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shaken up after hits Rasmussen (undisclosed) didn't finish Tuesday's game versus the Bruins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer Saturday Rasmussen scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact 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. Unfortunately, the Red Wings couldn't complete the comeback and ended up losing in the shootout. Rasmussen has four goals this season, and as a player who skates in the fourth line and the top penalty-killing unit, he's not expected to deliver a ton of fantasy production on a regular basis.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Swayman leads the Bruins past the Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout

Jeremy Swayman stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Two points in return from injury 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gourde's unassisted goals power Lightning past Red Wings 6-3 for sixth straight victory

Yanni Gourde scored two unassisted goals in the second period and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to six games with a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Michael Rasmussen with a Shot vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen (Detroit Red Wings) with a Shot vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 11/28/2025

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Red Wings assign Erik Gustafsson to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Detroit activates Michael Rasmussen from injured

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Removed from IR Rasmussen (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Rasmussen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Nov. 20.

Impact Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) was activated from IR in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Rasmussen's 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 established for his return yet.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Thursday's win Rasmussen scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL On The Fly: Top Shelf | NHL.com Quinton Byfield, Martin Nečas, Michael Rasmussen steal the night with impressive highlight-reel goals

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Alex DeBrincat scores twice, Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 to end 3-game slide

Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Michael Rasmussen with a Goal vs. Anaheim Ducks | Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen (Detroit Red Wings) with a Goal vs. Anaheim Ducks, 11/13/2025

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pair of points late in win Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings beat Panthers 4-1 to send defending champs to second straight loss

Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to send the defending champion Panthers to their second straight...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots game-winner Friday Rasmussen scored a goal and blocked four shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings slow Hurricanes, gain ground in wild-card race Alex DeBrincat had a goal and an assist to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.Ben Chiar...

APRIL 5, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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