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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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 1 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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