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Rasmus Sandin

Defenseman · Washington Capitals

2018 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 29 (#29) — Toronto Maple Leafs

Age 265'11"189 lbsShoots LeftUppsala, SWE

Current Season

GP

73

Goals

5

Assists

24

Points

29

+/-

+4

S%

5.6%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 11@ PIT0000115:35
Apr 8@ TOR000+2020:01
Apr 5@ NYR000-1121:06
Apr 4vs BUF0000120:25
Apr 2@ NJD011-2218:56

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.60M

Total Value

$23.00M

Expires

5 yrs · 2028-2029

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Injuries
Caps' Sandin Faces Long Haul After Surgery

The Capitals receive a gut punch with Rasmus Sandin heading to LTIR after surgery that sidelines him long-term. Washington was counting on the young Swede's steadying presence on the blue line, especially with their playoff push hanging in the balance. Front offices around the league already whisper about how this reshuffles their depth chart and trade plans before the deadline.

Washington Capitals
Playoffs
Playoff Skate: Hottest NHL Buzz on April 22

The Stanley Cup Playoffs heat up with series shifting directions that have GMs glued to their phones this morning. Hurricanes and Flyers grab 2-0 leads while Stars even things with Wild, and Oilers snag Game 1 over Ducks in a first-round frenzy that exposes early cracks in contenders. Front offices whisper about injuries like Capitals' Sandin knee issue and fines such as Utah's Durzi head-butt penalty, all as Game 3s loom with stakes that could reshape the bracket.

Buffalo SabresWashington Capitals
Injuries
Sandin to Sit Out 2026-27 Season Start

Rasmus Sandin faces time away from the ice to start the 2026-27 campaign, a blow to his team's depth chart. Recovery timelines loom large as front offices eye waiver wire fixes. Missing opening night tests a blueliner's resolve in a league that punishes the sidelined.

Washington Capitals
Injuries
Caps' Sandin to Miss Start of 2026-27 with Knee Injury

The Capitals face an early blow for next season as defenseman Rasmus Sandin nurses a knee injury that sidelines him from training camp and the opening games. Teams around the league already whisper about how Washington reshuffles its blue line without one of their steadier puck-movers, especially after Sandin's quiet but effective minutes in the backend last year.

Washington Capitals
News
Baggie Day Bombshell - Sandin Out for Caps Opener

Bag Day buzz hits hard with news that Rasmus Sandin misses the Capitals' start of next season due to injury. Front offices scramble to assess the blue-line ripple effects for a contender eyeing another Cup push. This setback tests Washington's depth and GM Brian MacLellan's contingency plans before training camp.

Washington Capitals
Draft & Prospects
Red Wings Call Up Sandin-Pellikka

Detroit recalls Axel Sandin-Pellikka from the Grand Rapids Griffins, injecting fresh legs into a lineup hungry for playoff positioning. This prospect has turned heads in the AHL with his poise and puck-moving ability, traits that Red Wings management covets for their push. The timing underscores how emergency needs force tough decisions in the grind of April hockey.

Detroit Red WingsWashington Capitals

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rasmus Sandin's stats this season?
Rasmus Sandin has 5 goals and 24 assists for 29 points in 73 games this season.
What team does Rasmus Sandin play for?
Rasmus Sandin is a defenseman for the Washington Capitals.
What is Rasmus Sandin's contract?
Rasmus Sandin has a cap hit of $4.60M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Rasmus Sandin drafted?
Rasmus Sandin was drafted in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1, Pick 29 (29 overall).
Where is Rasmus Sandin from?
Rasmus Sandin is 26 years old and was born in Uppsala, SWE.