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Fight-filled 3rd leads to 134 penalty minutes in Red Wings' 7-3 win over Sabres

Buffalo’s Alex Tuch and Detroit captain Michael Rasmussen were the first to drop the gloves in the fight-filled third period of the Red Wings’ 7-3 victory

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Michael Rasmussen & Todd McLellan Media | Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice at the BELFOR Training Center on Wednesday March 5, 20...

MARCH 5 • NHL.COM

Ready to return Rasmussen (head) has been cleared to play Thursday versus Utah, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com on Wednesday.

Impact Rasmussen was on the shelf for four games due to the injury. He has nine goals, 16 points and 96 hits in 56 appearances in 2024-25. Rasmussen will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity in his return.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Rasmussen (upper body) will be unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against Carolina, per Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Rasmussen (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's clash against Columbus, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact 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.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Rasmussen (upper body) will remain out of the lineup versus Columbus on Thursday, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact The Red Wings hope that Rasmussen will be able to rejoin the lineup in time for Saturday's outdoor game at Ohio Stadium. Rasmussen will miss his second straight game after he was injured Sunday versus Anaheim. Rasmussen 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.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks' Trevor Zegras suspended 3 games for his hit to the head of the Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended three games without pay for a hit to the head of Detroit's Michael Rasmussen

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Won't travel with team Rasmussen (upper body) won't travel with the Red Wings ahead of Tuesday's game against the Wild, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Rasmussen is being evaluated for an upper-body injury following Sunday's overtime win over the Ducks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Rasmussen & Todd McLellan Media | Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen and Todd McLellan speaks with the media following Detroit's morning skate at The Scotiabank Saddledome in Alberta on Frida...

JANUARY 31 • NHL.COM

Scores in shootout win Rasmussen scored a goal while adding two shots, one hit and one blocked shot in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Edmonton.

Impact Rasmussen found the back of the net for the second time over his last three games, and that snapped a stretch of just one point across a 16-game stretch. Rasmussen has 15 points across 50 games this season, so even if he's on a good stretch over the last three games, it's not enough to make him relevant in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play against Vancouver Rasmussen (undisclosed) is available for Monday's game against the Canucks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Rasmussen suffered an injury after scoring an empty-netter against the Lightning on Saturday, but he won't be forced to miss game time due to the ailment. Over 12 appearances this month, the 25-year-old has logged a goal, an assist, 21 hits, eight blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-3 rating while averaging 12:17 of ice time.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt after scoring empty-netter Rasmussen (undisclosed) was injured late in the third period of Saturday's 2-0 win over the Lightning, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Impact Rasmussen scored an empty-netter but was injured in a scrum after the tally. Bruce adds that Rasmussen was being evaluated after the contest and seems to be okay, but it'll be worth checking on his status prior to Monday's game versus the Kings. The goal ended a 16-game stretch in which the 25-year-old was limited to one assist.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Rasmussen with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen (Detroit Red Wings) with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 01/25/2025

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Stuck in goal drought Rasmussen has collected three assists over his last 16 outings after being held off the scoresheet in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Rasmussen scored in back-to-back games Dec. 14 and 18, but he hasn't lit the lamp since. The 25-year-old received extra ice time in the first half of December, but his recent scoring struggles have sent him back to bottom-six duties. He lined up as the fourth-line center Tuesday. The physical forward has 13 points, 54 shots on net, 84 hits and a minus-3 rating through 46 appearances this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers in loss Rasmussen notched two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Rasmussen has four points over his last three games, and this was his first multi-point effort of the campaign. He's bounced around the lineup a bit -- the 25-year-old played on the third line and had just 13:31 of ice time Friday. Rasmussen has found more success when he gets top-six looks, but that's not a guarantee, so he remains more of a deep-format option for fantasy. He's produced a total of 12 points, 34 shots on net, 55 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 31 appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Rasmussen, Dylan Larkin, Derek Lalonde Post Game Comments vs MTL | Dec. 20, 2024

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Finds twine in win Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact Rasmussen scored for the second game in a row, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 lead in the second period. The 25-year-old forward logged a season-high 18:25 of ice time despite being listed on the third line to begin the contest. He's now at six goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 55 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 30 appearances this season. Rasmussen's role has grown over time in 2024-25, but for fantasy, his value remains limited to deeper formats that count hits.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm in overtime loss Rasmussen notched an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Rasmussen picked up a point for the third time in four games (one goal, two assists). The 25-year-old looks to be in line for a larger role as long as Patrick Kane (upper body) is on injured reserve. Rasmussen is up to eight points, 22 shots on net and 50 hits over 24 contests, offering some upside as a power winger.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies on power play Rasmussen scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Rasmussen has a pair of power-play points over his last three games. The 25-year-old is still listed on the fourth line at even strength, but he's see over 15 minutes of ice time in those three contests, suggesting he's received a boost in his role. The winger has seven points, 18 shots on net, 50 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 23 appearances, and he may be worth considering in deeper formats while he's seeing steady power-play usage.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

VAN@DET: Michael Rasmussen scores goal | Detroit Red Wings VAN@DET: Michael Rasmussen scores goal goal against Kevin Lankinen

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

Collects power-play helper Rasmussen notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.

Impact Rasmussen has two points over his last five games, adding three shots on net and 18 hits in that span. The 25-year-old forward saw a season-high 16:51 of ice time Wednesday despite being listed on the fourth line. He was also on the power play regularly for the first time since Oct. 24. The physical winger has six points, 17 shots on net, 48 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 21 outings. His power-play time could dry up when Patrick Kane (upper body) returns to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Monday Rasmussen scored a goal and notched three hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact 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 2023-24. This was his first goal since Oct. 26, when he scored in a 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Monday Rasmussen (upper body) is expected to play Monday against San Jose, Jonathan Mills of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses game with injury 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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