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Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen returns from Grand Rapids healthy, confident

Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen says he had "a good couple of games" in Grand Rapids. Ted Kulfan, The Detroit News

Detroit — Michael Rasmussen never has done anything like this before, so he didn’t know what to expect.

Rasmussen was sent to Grand Rapids for a conditioning assignment, having not played since Jan. 4 because of hamstring issues.

It turns out the three games Rasmussen played before returning Thursday to the Red Wings — he will be in the lineup against Vegas — were a positive experience.