Jan 18, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Riley Nash (20) and Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) prepare for a face off in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
The last minute scratch of both Robby Fabbri and Adam Erne caught the attention of every Detroit Red Wings fan. The initial sub, Frans Nielsen wasn’t shocking. But it was the second, Michael Rasmussen, and where head coach Jeff Blashill put him that really piqued interest.
The 21-year-old opened his season with a bang, winning a face off that went to a waiting Bobby Ryan.