New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) reacts after scoring a goal against Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Flames D Andersson hit while riding scooter, is ‘doing well’

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson was sent to the hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit.

The team said Thursday that Andersson was riding a scooter to dinner at about 6 p.m. when he was hit.

“He was going through a crosswalk,” Flames general manager Brad Treliving said Thursday. “The good news — and the most important thing — is that Ras is doing well.”

The 26-year-old was released from hospital later Wednesday night after undergoing a “battery of tests,” the Flames said in Twitter post.

Calgary was in Detroit for a game Thursday against the Red Wings.

The team says Andersson will remain with the team on its road trip, but is listed as day-to-day.

Andersson is in his seventh full season with the Flames and leads Calgary defensemen with 34 points in 51 games.

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