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Ducks Forward Faces Hearing for Rasmussen Hit

Originally posted on Detroit Hockey Now | By Kevin Allen | Last updated Feb 24, 2025 2:20 PM ET

The NHL Department of Player Safety summoned Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras for a hearing today on his unpenalized head hit to Detroit’s Michael Rasmussen.

The DOPS release said Zegras faces discipline for interference against Rasmussen late in the second period of Detroit’s 5-4 win against Anaheim Sunday.

“I didn’t really see it too well to be honest with you,” Detroit’s Patrick Kane said. “I saw a little bit of a replay but off what I saw it seemed pretty high especially for a guy that’s six foot six.”

Here is the hit by Zegras on Rasmussen. Thoughts? #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/K3uBDW5UEv

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Zegras was not assessed a penalty for the hit at 17:17 of the period. Officials told the Red Wings bench they didn’t see the infraction. Rasmussen left the game after the hit and didn’t return. He played only 8:02 in the game.

“I get it,” McLellan said. “If they didn’t see what happened, they can’t just make it up

After the game, Detroit coach Todd McLellan wasn’t sure about the extent of Rasmussen’s injury.

The Red Wings are scheduled to fly to Minneapolis today for a Tuesday night tilt against the Minnesota Wild. With Andrew Copp already injured, the Red Wings called up Grand Rapids Griffin center Sheldon Dries to accompany the team. Dries, who has 19 goals in the AHL, is a Michigan native.

The lack of a penalty call will not impact whether the DOPS decides a suspension is in order. The Red Wings played with some anger after the Zegras hit.

Zegras has been the subject of many trade rumors this season, including recent ones linking him to the Detroit Red Wings. He played for the U.S. National Team Development Program in Plymouth before playing at Boston University.

This article first appeared on Detroit Hockey Now and was syndicated with permission.

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