Rasmussen Out for Regular-Season Stretch Run

Michael Rasmussen's tough break puts him on the shelf for the Wings' critical push toward the playoffs. Detroit's coaching staff confirmed the timeline after he aggravated an existing injury in practice, leaving a hole in their bottom-six grit that they've relied on all year. With cap implications and lineup tweaks looming, GM Steve Yzerman faces another test in keeping the roster balanced down the stretch.