The Calgary Flames released shocking news this morning as defenseman Rasmus Andersson was struck by a vehicle in Detroit. After going through tests at a local hospital, he was released and is doing well.

At approximately 6:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 8 in Detroit, MI, while riding a scooter on his way to dinner, Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was struck by a vehicle. Andersson was taken to local hospital for a full battery of tests before being released last night.

He will be listed as day-to-day from this point until he returns to the ice. Hopefully he will be back soon, and he won't suffer any long-term injuries from this.

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