Sandin picked up an assist while playing a team-high 25:29 minutes in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
Sandin registered an assist on Conor Sheary's goal in the first period, extending the defenseman's point streak to three games. The 23-year-old Sandin has found another level to his game since he was traded to Washington, tallying a goal and 11 assists through his first nine games. Sandin has been playing on the Caps' first power-play unit while also receiving top-four minutes alongside Nick Jensen. Sandin is up to six goals and 27 points in 61 games between Toronto and Washington.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Tallies three assists Saturday
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Sandin registered three assists in a 5-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday.
Sandin's three helpers were all primary assists. He has five goals and 28 points in 56 contests this season. Sandin, who was acquired from Toronto on Feb. 28, has gotten off to a tremendous start offensively with Washington, contributing a goal and eight points over four games since the trade.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Factors in on both goals in loss
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Sandin scored a goal, dished an assist, doled out three hits and added two PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
Sandin is thriving since he was thrust into a first-pairing role with the Capitals -- he has a goal and four helpers through two contests with his new team. The 22-year-old defenseman is up to 25 points, 59 shots on net, 119 hits, 60 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 54 outings this season. Until John Carlson (face) is cleared to return, Sandin should be the Capitals' best blueliner for fantasy.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Turns on offense in debut
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Sandin delivered three assists in an 8-3 win over the Sharks on Saturday.
What a Washington debut for the young Swede. Sandin even picked up one helper with the man advantage, where he led all Washington blueliners in ice time (2:55). Overall, Sandin skated 21:40 and rounded out his stat line with three hits and one block.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Good to play Saturday
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Sandin (not injury related) has completed the immigration process and is expected to make his Capitals debut Saturday versus San Jose, Capitals coach Peter Laviolette told Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post.
Sandin was acquired by Washington from Toronto on Tuesday. He has four goals, 20 points, 113 hits and 59 blocks in 52 games this season. Defensemen Martin Fehervary (lower body) and Nick Jensen (upper body) are both questionable for Saturday's game after being unable to complete Wednesday's contest, so the Capitals could certainly use Sandin's help right now.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Not yet clear to play
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Sandin (not injury related) has not resolved his immigration issues and won't play Wednesday versus the Ducks, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Sandin's next chance to make his Capitals debut is Saturday in San Jose, so he could have enough time to work through the immigration process. Matt Irwin and Alexander Alexeyev should remain in the lineup until Sandin can play.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Questionable Wednesday
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Sandin is questionable for Wednesday's game against Anaheim because he has immigration issues that first need to be resolved, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.
Sandin was acquired by Washington from Toronto on Tuesday. He had four goals and 20 points in 52 games while averaging 17:59 with the Maple Leafs this season. If Sandin doesn't make his Capitals debut Wednesday, then Alexander Alexeyev might draw into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 21.
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Capitals' Rasmus Sandin: Brought in via trade
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Sandin was acquired by the Capitals from the Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round pick.
Sandin wasn't going to be playing for Toronto any longer after the team brought in Jake McCabe from Chicago but should compete for minutes with Washington. When he has featured this year, the 22-year-old Sandin notched four goals and 16 assists, including seven power-play points.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Expecting to play Sunday
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Sandin (upper body) practiced Sunday and will likely suit up against the Kraken, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Sandin has missed three games after suffering the upper-body injury last Saturday. He should return to a third-pairing role beside Justin Holl while playing on Toronto's second power-play unit. The 22-year-old Sandin has four goals, 16 assists, and a plus-8 rating in 51 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Still sidelined
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Sandin (upper body) won't play Friday versus Minnesota, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Although Sandin will miss a third straight contest Friday, he's considered probable to return Sunday versus Seattle. The 22-year-old blueliner has collected 20 points and a plus-8 rating through 51 contests this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Won't play Tuesday
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Sandin (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Buffalo, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Sandin will miss his second straight game despite taking part in Tuesday's morning skate. He will be re-evaluated following Thursday's practice. Sandin appeared to have his shoulder heavily wrapped during Tuesday's session. He has provided 20 points, 57 shots on goal and 113 hits in 51 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Gets two points vs. Chicago
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Sandin collected a goal and an assist in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday.
Sandin's marker came at 8:14 of the first period to give Toronto a 2-1 edge. He has four goals and 18 points in 50 contests in 2022-23. The 22-year-old was limited to an assist over his previous 10 games.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Offense has dried up
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Sandin has two points (one goal, one assist) in his last 16 games.
Sandin tallied 14 points in his first 33 games, but his offense has dried up since the calendar turned to 2023. Managers should keep him on the bench right now. There have been rumors that Sandin could be offered up in a trade before the deadline. His fantasy future may be better served in a different uniform.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: In action against Jets
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Sandin (illness) will be back in the lineup versus Winnipeg on Thursday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
In addition to his five-on-five role, Sandin is expected to link up with the No. 2 power-play unit, which should give him some increased opportunities to get onto the scoresheet. With 15 points through 40 games this year, the 22-year-old blueliner should be a lock to get over the 20-point threshold for the first time and could even push for 30, making him a decent mid-range fantasy target.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Ruled out versus Cats
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Sandin (illness) will not be available against Florida on Tuesday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.
Sandin was able to skate Tuesday but won't be ready in time to suit up versus the Panthers. Without Sandin in the lineup, Jordie Benn figures to play in just his second game of 2023. Once healthy, Sandin should be right back into the lineup, though he'll be hard-pressed to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his lack of offensive upside.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Dealing with illness
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Sandin sat out Monday's practice with an illness, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Toronto currently has a flu bug going around the room. Sandin has 15 points, 44 shots on goal, 45 blocks and 89 hits in 40 games this season. If he can't play Tuesday versus Florida, Jordie Benn is slated to fill in on the back end.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: First goal in 11 games
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Sandin scored a goal in a 4-1 loss to Detroit on Toronto on Thursday.
He first a shot that deflected off Dylan Larkin's stick in the second and past Ville Husso. It was Sandin's first goal in 11 games. The defender has carved out a regular role for the Leafs and is now one point away from equalling his career mark of 16 points, set last season in 51 contests. Sandin has played 39 games so far this year.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Set to return Tuesday
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Sandin (neck) is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday against St. Louis, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Sandin, who had been out since Dec. 20, was paired with Timothy Liljegren during Monday's practice. He has recorded 14 points, 33 shots on goal, 38 blocks and 74 hits in 33 games this season. Sandin's return will bump Conor Timmins from the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Is day-to-day
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Sandin's (neck) recovery has progressed to the point where he's day-to-day, Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe told David Alter of Sports Illustrated on Tuesday.
Sandin missed Thursday's game against Philadelphia because of the injury. The 22-year-old was on the ice with the Maple Leafs during Tuesday's practice, and Keefe said he looked great. Sandin has two goals and 14 points in 33 games this season while averaging 18:06 of ice time.
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Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin: Placed on injured reserve
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Sandin (neck) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Sandin was injured Tuesday and will be out through the Christmas break. He has two goals and 14 points in 33 contests this season.
