Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is currently playing the best hockey of his career, significantly benefiting his team, which now holds the top position in the Atlantic Division and is tied for first place in the Eastern Conference. This marks a remarkable turnaround from where the Red Wings were just a year ago.
The latest victory came on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena, where Larkin was instrumental. He scored the tying goal late in the third period, assisted by James van Riemsdyk, and then netted the game-winning goal in overtime, marking his 20th goal for Detroit’s Centennial season.
Larkin’s overtime goal brought his career total to 11 playoff goals, just one shy of Sergei Fedorov’s franchise record of 12. In honor of Fedorov’s legacy, the Red Wings will retire his famous number 91 jersey on January 12th.
No player on the Red Wings roster is more eager than Larkin to bring Stanley Cup Playoff hockey back to Little Caesars Arena. Thanks to his stellar performance, the team is now much closer to that goal, currently sitting as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference if the playoffs began today.
Fan Take: Dylan Larkin’s rise is a beacon of hope for Red Wings fans craving playoff success. His leadership and clutch play could be the catalyst that restores Detroit as a dominant force in the NHL, reigniting passion in one of hockey’s most storied cities.
