Rasmus Sandin - NHL News & Rumors

Gets on scoresheet with helper Sandin logged an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Sandin missed a game last week due to a lower-body injury. He saw some extra minutes after the brief absence, but he was back on the third pairing Monday with the return of Matt Roy from his own lower-body injury. Sandin has a little upside on offense, but it hasn't been showing much lately -- he has just five helpers over 16 games since the start of January. The defenseman is at 18 points, 62 shots on net, 82 blocked shots, 58 hits and a plus-6 rating through 50 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Thursday Sandin (lower body) is slated to play Thursday versus Detroit, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Sandin missed Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Seattle because of the injury. He has two goals and 17 points in 47 appearances in 2025-26. Dylan McIlrath is projected to be a healthy scratch after playing Tuesday.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday's matchup Sandin (lower body) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Sandin exited Saturday's game against the Oilers due to a lower-body injury and was unavailable Tuesday against the Kraken. He'll presumably be monitored in the hours leading up to Thursday's puck drop before the Capitals determine his status, while Declan Chisholm will likely remain in the lineup if Sandin is unavailable.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Sandin (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Kraken.

Impact Sandin was injured Saturday versus the Oilers and won't be able to suit up for this game either. The 25-year-old will be replaced by Declan Chisholm in the lineup. Sandin's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Red Wings.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

McDavid scores in OT, Bouchard nets hat trick as Oilers edge Capitals 6-5

Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime, Evan Bouchard had his first NHL hat trick and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 6-5 win over the Washington Capit...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Leaves game Saturday Sandin (lower body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Oilers.

Impact Sandin looked to have a chance to shake off the injury, sustained in the first period, but he retreated to the locker room in the second before being ruled out. If the 25-year-old misses time, Declan Chisholm would likely enter the lineup. The Capitals' next game is Tuesday in Seattle.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in OT win Sandin notched three assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.

Impact With the Capitals down 2-0 in the third period, the 25-year-old blueliner got to work, helping to set up a pair of Ethen Frank tallies to tie things up before having a hand in Connor McMichael's OT winner. Sandin snapped a six-game point drought with the performance, and he saw a season-high 24:36 TOI with Jakob Chychrun (illness) unavailable. On the season, Sandin has two goals and 16 points in 41 contests.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Sandin | January 4 | Washington Capitals Rasmus Sandin speaks after practice

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Two-point effort Wednesday Sandin notched two assists in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact The 25-year-old blueliner had a hand in a Tom Wilson tally in the second period before Aliaksei Protas re-directed his shot past Jonathan Quick in the third for what proved to be the game-winner. Sandin heads into 2026 with a little bit of steam, picking up six assists in his last nine games, but he's gone 22 straight appearances without finding the back of the net himself.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in return Sandin logged an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Sandin missed one game due to an upper-body injury, but the holiday break appears to have helped him avoid a longer absence. He's earned four assists over his last seven contests. For the season, the defenseman is at 11 points, 37 shots on net, 45 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating across 32 appearances in a bottom-four role.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Sandin (upper body) is set to play against New Jersey on Saturday.

Impact Sandin missed Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers because of the injury. He has two goals, 10 points, 45 hits and 55 blocks in 31 outings in 2025-26. Sandin is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Trevor van Riemsdyk.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Sandin (upper body) won't play against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Sandin will miss at least one game, but he has some time to recover before Saturday's road matchup against New Jersey. He has accounted for two goals, 10 points, 36 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and 45 hits across 31 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in shootout loss Sandin notched two assists in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Carolina.

Impact The 25-year-old blueliner snapped a nine-game point drought with the performance, while collecting multiple points for the first time since Nov. 13. Sandin's made his usual contributions at both ends of the ice in 2025-26, and through 26 games he's produced two goals and nine points with 45 blocked shots, 37 hits, 30 shots on net and a plus-12 rating.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes top Capitals 3-2 in SO in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings

Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern C...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Rasmus Sandin | HFC Skate | Washington Capitals Rasmus Sandin discusses what the fighting cancer means to the team and the community at the 2025 Hockey Fights Cancer skate

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

Two-point effort in loss Sandin had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 loss to Florida on Thursday.

Impact Sandin cut the lead to 5-3 when he wired a long shot through a sea of bodies that fooled Daniil Tarasov. He has six points and 13 shots in 12 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Sandin | Postgame | Washington Capitals Rasmus Sandin speaks postgame

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Nets goal in loss Sandin scored a goal on three shots, blocked four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Sandin brought the Capitals back within a goal at 14:55 of the second period. The 25-year-old has a goal and an assist over two games since returning from an upper-body injury, so it looks like he's back to 100 percent. He offers decent category coverage in fantasy when his offense is rolling, but he's unlikely to stand out in any one area. Sandin has four points, seven shots on net, 18 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh holds off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 victory

Sidney Crosby scored twice, and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Washington Capitals 5-3

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns helper in return Sandin registered an assist in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Sandin missed five games due to an upper-body injury before returning Wednesday. He was a little sheltered with just 16:58 of ice time, but the Capitals can afford to manage his minutes with the strength of their blue line. The 25-year-old has three helpers, four shots on net, 16 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over eight appearances.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return Sandin (upper body) is set to make his return against St. Louis on Wednesday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Sandin will be activated off injured reserve to accommodate his return. He has two assists, four shots, 16 hits and 10 blocks in seven appearances this season. After missing Washington's past five games, Sandin is likely to serve on the third pairing and receive some power-play ice time Wednesday. Declan Chisholm is projected to be a healthy scratch as a result of Sandin's return.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Caps expect D Rasmus Sandin (upper body) to return vs. Blues Deadspin | Caps expect D Rasmus Sandin (upper body) to return vs. Blues

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Stars' Jake Oettinger blanks Ovechkin, Capitals in 1-0 win

Jake Oettinger made 24 saves recording his first shutout of the season and Tyler Seguin scored a power-play goal deflected off a Washington defenseman’s stick as the Dallas Stars b...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands on IR Sandin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Sandin will miss his third straight game against Dallas on Tuesday, but he will be eligible to come off the IR list versus the Islanders on Friday. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Sandin has contributed two assists, four shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 16 hits through seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Stars' Jake Oettinger blanks Ovechkin, Capitals in 1-0 win