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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper Wednesday Rasmussen produced an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29 • NHL.COM

Goals in back-to-back games Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen Scores One Of The Most Cold-Blooded Empty Net Goals Ever Detroit's Michael Rasmussen scored one of the most hard-nosed empty-net goals you'll ever see.

OCTOBER 25 • OUTKICK.COM

Fills empty cage Rasmussen scored an empty-net goal and added two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Michael Rasmussen scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Provides helper in win Rasmussen posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Rasmussen got on the scoresheet for the first time this season, setting up Andrew Copp on Detroit's second empty-netter. Through five contests, 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.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Ready to go 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Rasmussen (upper body) has yet to resume skating ahead of Monday's matchup with Montreal, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact At this point, with the Red Wings ending the year with a back-to-back versus the Habs, Rasmussen figures to be a long shot to play in Tuesday's contest either. That will bring the 24-year-old center missed game total to seven due to this upper-body problem. If Detroit doesn't make the playoffs, Rasmussen will end the year having notched 13 goals and 20 assists, both career highs, in 75 games this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Rasmussen (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Toronto, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Rasmussen (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Pittsburgh, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Capitals Rasmussen (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Washington.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Rasmussen (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Buffalo, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Rasmussen missed Friday's tilt against the Rangers. He has a career high 33 points in 75 games this season. Rasmussen has been a bit of a disappointment thus far in his NHL career, as he was selected ninth overall in 2017. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Friday Rasmussen won't play Friday against the Rangers because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two helpers in home win Rasmussen recorded two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact 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.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Rasmussen (illness) took line rushes during warmups, indicating he'll be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Rasmussen was considered a game-time decision earlier in the day, but it looks like he's good to go. With the 24-year-old expected to play, Jonatan Berggren is likely to sit out as a healthy scratch. Rasmussen has a career-high 30 points through 68 games.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Rasmussen is under the weather and a game-time decision Tuesday at home against Columbus.

Impact Rasmussen registered one assist and one shot on goal in Sunday's 6-3 loss against Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old has totaled the most points in a season so far in his career with 13 goals and 17 assists in 68 games played. He will look to play in a must-win game against a Columbus team that's been eliminated from playoff contention.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ties career high in points Rasmussen earned an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Playing versus Buffalo Rasmussen (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Sabres, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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