Andersson recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
Andersson snapped his three-game point drought with the secondary helper on Elias Lindholm's tally in the final minute. It's notable Andersson's assist came with the man advantage -- he was dropped from the Flames' power play altogether earlier in the week and saw just 23 seconds with the man advantage Saturday. As the team's top offensive blueliner, it's likely that change is temporary. Andersson has 12 points (three on the power play), 47 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 20 contests this season.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Pockets helper in win
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Andersson notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 7-4 win over the Stars.
Andersson hasn't gotten on the scoresheet in more than two consecutive games since returning from his suspension to end October, but he has eight points over his last 11 outings. The 27-year-old blueliner helped out on Blake Coleman's game-tying goal in the third period of Friday's win. Andersson is up to three goals, eight assists, 39 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 16 appearances in a top-pairing role.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Seals win in overtime
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Andersson scored a goal on six shots, added two assists and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.
Andersson was lively, setting up Elias Lindholm and Jonathan Huberdeau's first-period markers. In overtime, Andersson was denied on a wraparound attempt but fired home the rebound to complete the Flames' comeback win. This was his first multi-point effort of the season, and he's earned six points over his last six outings. Andersson has three goals, 10 points, 37 shots on net, 34 blocks and a plus-3 rating through 14 contests.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Earns assist Thursday
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Andersson registered an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Andersson has collected three helpers and eight blocks over his last four contests. The 27-year-old blueliner is up to seven points, 31 shots, 28 blocks, 15 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 12 outings overall. He continues to handle a top-pairing role, though he was on the second power-play unit Thursday after quarterbacking the first unit for much of the start of the campaign.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Adds helper Tuesday
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Andersson registered an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens.
Andersson put a pass into a tight space, and Connor Zary was able to tap it in for the Flames' second goal. Since returning from a four-game suspension, Andersson has a goal and two assists over six games. The defenseman is at six points, 29 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Registers assist
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Andersson logged an assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.
Andersson has two points over his last four games since returning from his four-game suspension. The 27-year-old blueliner helped out on an A.J. Greer tally in the second period of Friday's game. Andersson is up to five points, 25 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 15 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through nine appearances in a top-pairing role.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Deposits empty-netter
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Andersson scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
Andersson lifted a clearance that had just enough to get into the empty cage for the Flames' sixth goal. This was his first point since returning from a four-game suspensions for his charge on Patrik Laine. Andersson has been decently productive when in the lineup, earning two goals, two helpers, 20 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 15 PIM through seven outings.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Available to play Wednesday
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Andersson has served his four-game suspension and will be eligible to play against Dallas on Wednesday.
Prior to his ban, Andersson was averaging 23:39 of ice time, including 4:08 with the man advantage. With his suspension behind him, the blueliner should get back to eating up big minutes and rejoining that No. 1 power-play unit. Offensively, the Swede has recorded one goal, two assists and 13 shots in his five outings this year.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Suspension upheld
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Andersson's four-game suspension was upheld by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday. He had been appealing his punishment for charging Columbus' Patrik Laine (upper body) during Friday's contest.
Andersson doesn't have the option to elevate his appeal to an independent arbitrator because his punishment is under six games. He already served one contest of his suspension while awaiting Bettman's ruling, so Andersson will be eligible to return for Calgary's match against Dallas on Nov. 1. The 26-year-old defenseman has a goal and three points in five contests while averaging 23:39 of ice time this season.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Will appeal suspension
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Andersson will appeal his four-game suspension for charging Columbus' Patrik Laine (upper body) Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Andersson's appeal will be heard by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who will have the final say on the matter. For an independent arbitrator to be involved in an appeal, the suspension needs to be at least six games. Andersson won't be eligible to play in Sunday's contest against Detroit.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Suspended for four games
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Andersson was suspended four games Saturday for charging Columbus' Patrik Laine (upper body) in Friday's contest.
Andersson's late and high hit will earn him a significant break from the Flames' lineup. The 26-year-old defenseman will be eligible to return Wednesday, Nov. 1 versus the Stars. Jordan Oesterle will likely enter the lineup in place of Andersson, while MacKenzie Weegar figures to pick up additional power-play time.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Hearing scheduled for elbowing
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Andersson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Play Safety on Saturday after elbowing the Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine in the head Friday.
Andersson was assessed a major penalty at the end of the third period for the elbow. Laine is currently day-to-day and will miss Saturday's tilt in Minnesota. The Flames do not play until Sunday, but don't expect to see Andersson in the lineup, as a suspension is looming.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Tacks on helper
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Andersson posted an assist, three shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.
Andersson helped out on Jonathan Huberdeau's opening tally. Through four contests, Andersson has a goal, two assists, a plus-4 rating, 11 shots on net and 10 blocked shots. The 26-year-old defenseman is thriving on the top pairing and should continue to get plenty of ice time in all situations.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Nets goal Wednesday
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Andersson found the back of the net in Calgary's 5-3 victory over the Jets on Wednesday.
Andersson also had a plus-2 rating in 21:02 of ice time. He finished the last campaign with 11 goals and 49 points in 79 contests after recording 50 points in 2021-22. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 26-year-old put up similar offensive totals for the third straight season while quarterbacking the Flames' power play.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Earns helper with man advantage
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Andersson logged a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
Andersson helped out on Andrew Mangiapane's second-period marker. The assist snapped a four-game slump for Andersson, which was his longest drought since the start of January. The defenseman is up to 11 goals, 38 assists, 21 power-play points, 158 shots on net, 124 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 74 contests.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Nets power-play markers
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Andersson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Andersson saw his four-game point streak end Monday against the Kings, but he bounced back quickly. The 26-year-old has four goals and six helpers over his last nine contests. The defenseman is up to 11 tallies, 48 points (20 on the power play), 151 shots on net, 120 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 69 appearances. He's on pace to surpass the 50-point output he produced a year ago.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: On four-game scoring streak
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Andersson contributed a goal and two assists in a 6-5 overtime loss to Dallas on Saturday.
Andersson extended his scoring streak to four games, and he's provided two goals and eight points in that span. This strong stretch has pushed him up to 10 markers and 47 points in 67 outings in 2022-23. Andersson enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2021-22, setting a career high of 50 points in 82 games, and the 26-year-old has shown this season that he can continue to perform at that level offensively.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Dishes two helpers
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Andersson posted two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Andersson has collected five points over his last three games, including two power-play assists and a shorthanded goal. The defenseman set up tallies by MacKenzie Weegar and Mikael Backlund in this contest. Andersson is up to nine goals, 35 helpers, 141 shots on net, a plus-5 rating and 115 blocked shots through 66 appearances.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Provides helper
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Andersson posted an assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.
Andersson has collected six points, 17 shots on net and 14 blocked shots over his last nine contests. He set up Mikael Backlund on the opening tally Tuesday. Andersson is up to nine goals, 42 points, 140 shots on net, 113 blocks and a plus-2 rating through 65 outings overall.
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Flames' Rasmus Andersson: Does work on special teams
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Andersson scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, added a power-play assist and blocked four shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
Andersson pinched in on a shorthanded rush to knock in a Mikael Backlund pass at 12:09 of the first period. Later in the opening frame, Andersson was part of the build-up to Elias Lindholm's tally, which stood as the game-winner. Over his last eight games, Andersson has collected five points and 12 shots on net. The Swedish blueliner is up to nine tallies, 41 points (18 on the power play, two shorthanded), 135 shots on net, 113 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 64 contests overall.
