DYLAN LARKIN NEWS

Powers up with apple Larkin managed a power-play assist in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact There's no doubt that Larkin cares more about the pursuit of winning hockey games than a personal point streak, and the Wings fell short in this one, but fantasy managers counting on Detroit's captain must be thrilled that he's put up a goal or an assist in seven consecutive tilts. Larkin has motored his way toward five goals and four assists in that span, plus he's two man-advantage points away from 20 for the second time in his career.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two more points in win Larkin scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Larkin has a five-game point streak going, earning four goals and three assists in that span. His tally got the Red Wings on the board in the second period, and he helped out on Lucas Raymond's empty-netter in the third. Larkin is up to 17 goals, 38 points, 129 shots on net, 33 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 37 appearances.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Four-game, five-point streak Larkin scored twice Saturday in a 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Larkin's first was complete roof daddy - he wired a shot from a sharp angle over Cam Talbot's right shoulder early in the first period. His second came on the power play at the mid-point of the second. Larkin has five points (three goals, two assists) and 14 shots during a four-game point streak, and he has 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists) in 36 games. The Wings are within one point of a Wild Card spot, and Larkin is a huge part of that.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in OT loss Larkin posted an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Larkin managed only shot in the contest, but the captain's apple extended his point streak to three games. The talented top-line pivot has just one multi-point effort in a month's span, but he's still performing at a predictable level overall based on 14 goals, 20 assists -- including 15 points on the power play -- through 35 games.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nets power-play marker Larkin scored a power-play goal on five shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Larkin tallied from the slot to tie the game at 1-1 midway through the first period. He has three goals and five assists over 10 outings since he returned from an upper-body injury in December. The 27-year-old center continues to be a significant part of the Red Wings' offense with 14 goals, 33 points (15 on the power play), 119 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 34 contests this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Thursday Larkin notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.

Impact Larkin set up a Jeff Petry tally in the second period, which tied the game at 2-2. Since returning from an upper-body injury in mid-December, Larkin has two goals and five assists over nine outings. The center is at 32 points, 114 shots on net, 33 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 33 contests this season, playing just under a point-per-game as he has for each of the last two campaigns.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in wild win Larkin scored a goal on five shots and added an assist, a blocked shot, a plus-1 rating and 13 faceoff wins in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact The 27-year-old saved the Red Wings from an embarrassing loss after a 5-1 first-period lead had turned into a 6-5 deficit. With less than five minutes remaining in the third, Larkin banked a shot in off Carter Hart from below the red line when the Philly netminder left a small gap at the post. Detroit's top line of Larkin, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat is beginning to gel, and the trio produced three goals and eight points on the night.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Larkin (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Monday against Anaheim.

Impact Larkin is slated to play on the top line and the first power-play unit following a four-game absence. He has generated 11 goals, 25 points, 31 PIM and 83 shots on net over 24 contests this campaign,

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out next two games Larkin (upper body) will not be available for Detroit's next two contests coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Thursday.

Impact Larkin took the ice Thursday, which is certainly a good sign for a short-term recovery. With J.T. Compher (undisclosed) still sidelined, the Red Wings will continue to utilize Andrew Copp in a first-line role alongside Patrick Kane. Once given the all-clear, Larkin is a lock to reclaim his first-line role and will join back up with the No. 1 power-play unit.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one week Larkin is dealing with an upper-body injury that will keep him out of action for at least a week, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports Monday.

Impact Larkin was already designated for injured reserve Monday but coach Derek Lalonde confirmed that the center was dealing with an upper-body injury. For his part, the 27-year-old Larkin racked up an impressive six goals on 27 shots in his last seven contests, adding two assists as well. Without Larkin or J.T. Copmpher (undisclosed), Joe Veleno looks set to take the first-line center role.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Larkin (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Monday.

Impact The team didn't provide an update on the nature or severity of Larkin's injury but the fact that he had to be helped off the ice against Ottawa on Saturday doesn't bode well for a short-term absence. At a minimum, the world-class center should be expected to miss the club's next four contests due to his placement on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's contest Larkin sustained an undisclosed injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Ottawa.

Impact Larkin was punched in the back of the head by Ottawa's Mathieu Joseph, and the Red Wings' forward consequently crashed into Parker Kelly, according to Max Bultman of The Athletic. Larkin was helped off the ice and will finish the contest with just 5:26 of ice time. If the 27-year-old doesn't play Monday versus Dallas, then Klim Kostin will likely draw into the lineup after being a healthy scratch Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two tallies in Buffalo Larkin scored two goals in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact He opened and closed the scoring on the night, wiring a laser from the slot past Eric Comrie early in the first period before icing things with an empty-netter in the final minute of the third. Larkin extended his point streak to five games with the performance, a stretch in which he's racked up five goals and seven points despite missing a couple contests in the middle of that run due to a family tragedy.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at it with clutch apple Larkin (personal) returned to the lineup Saturday, adding an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Impact The captain provided the key assist to defenseman Jake Walman in overtime. Larkin has motored his way toward eight goals and 14 assists through 21 contests, and that includes 13 man-advantage points. His rest-of-season projection gets a bump following Detroit's acquisition of Patrick Kane (hip), a future hall-of-famer who is slated to join him on the top line later this week.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday Larkin (not injury related) is expected to play Saturday versus the Canadiens, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Larkin will need to be activated from the non-roster list before he is eligible to play. The 27-year-old has missed two games, but it appears that will be the extent of his absence barring any late change of plans.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On non-roster list Larkin was placed on the non-roster list Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Larkin's placement on the non-roster list indicates that whatever is keeping him out of the Red Wings' lineup is not an injury situation. Larkin will be eligible to return whenever he is available. With the open roster spot, the Red Wings have activated Patrick Kane (hip), who is expected to make his debut some time next week.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss next two games Larkin (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against the Rangers and is unlikely to play Thursday versus Chicago, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Impact Larkin has racked up eight goals, 21 points and 70 shots on net in 20 games this season. His spot on the top line will be filled by J.T. Compher. The Red Wings also brought up Jonatan Berggren on Tuesday from AHL Grand Rapids to play in Wednesday's contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points including GWG Larkin scored the game-winning goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

Impact The 27-year-old scored the only goal of the second period to break open a 1-1 tie, snapping home the rebound on a Shayne Gostisbehere shot. Larkin has a three-game goal streak going, and he's on pace for a career-best campaign with 21 points (eight tallies and 13 helpers) through 20 contests.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts end to slump Larkin contributed a goal among five shots in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact The Red Wings captain was held off the scoresheet in five straight contests leading up to Wednesday's victory, and that included box-score goose eggs in the Global Series in Sweden last week. Still, Larkin has six goals and 12 assists for a point-per-game average through 18 games. Additionally, 11 of his points have taken place on the power play.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Larkin (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday against the Rangers, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

Impact Larkin skated between Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat during the pregame warmups, so he appears to be good to go after being listed as a game-time decision. The 27-year-old Larkin has racked up five goals, 12 assists, 41 shots on net and eight hits through 12 games this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Larkin (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Rangers, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Larkin took part in Tuesday's morning skate, which is a positive sign after he missed Monday's practice. He has amassed five goals, 12 assists, 41 shots on net and eight hits through 12 games this season. If Larkin can't play, Austin Czarnik or Jeff Petry could suit up in Tuesday's contest.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue The Red Wings are hopeful Larkin (upper body) will be available for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Larkin's status against New York may boil down to a game-time decision, so fantsay managers playing in leagues with daily lineup changes should plan accordingly. The 27-year-old pivot has been excellent this season, racking up five goals and 17 points through 12 games. If Larkin's unavailable, the Red Wings may need to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen versus the Rangers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point night in win Larkin scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Bruins.

Impact After being held off the scoresheet for three straight games, Larkin busted back out by helping to set up Lucas Raymond late in the first frame before sparking the Red Wings' third-period rally by snapping the puck short side on Linus Ullmark. It's Larkin's fifth multi-point effort in 12 games to begin the season, and the 27-year-old is fifth in NHL scoring through the first few weeks of the campaign with 17 points (five goals, 12 helpers.)

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight-game, 15-point streak Larkin picked up an assist in a 4-1 loss to the Jets on Thursday.

Impact The assist extended his point streak to eight games, the longest by a Detroit player since Henrik Zetterberg's franchise-record 17-game run to start the 2007-08 season. Larkin has been dominant so far with 15 points, including 11 assists, in those eight games. The 27-year-old center established a new career mark in points last season with 79 (32 goals, 47 assists) but that could be smashed this year.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in OT loss Larkin tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Impact Larkin was involved in all three of Detroit's third-period goals, tallying a marker and two assists, all coming on the power play. It's been a stellar start to the season for the 27-year-old, recording points in seven straight games to begin the campaign, including four consecutive multi-point efforts. He's up to four goals and 10 assists on the year after posting a career-high 79 points (32 goals, 47 assists) in 80 games last season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE