Michael Rasmussen C DET Mon 1/27/25 11:30 AM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen (undisclosed) is available for Monday's game against the Canucks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Sat 1/25/25 10:05 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Wed 1/22/25 12:52 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Fri 12/20/24 11:44 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen notched two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Thu 12/19/24 12:52 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Wed 12/4/24 1:17 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen notched an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Mon 12/2/24 1:07 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Thu 11/28/24 1:27 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Tue 11/19/24 12:52 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen scored a goal and notched three hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
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 2024-25. This was his first goal since Oct. 26, when he scored in a 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
Michael Rasmussen C DET Mon 11/18/24 2:44 PM
Michael Rasmussen
C DET
Rasmussen (upper body) is expected to play Monday against San Jose, Jonathan Mills of the Red Wings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.