Larkin finished with more points than games played for the first time in his nine-year career, adding 33 goals and 36 assists -- with 26 of those points on the power play -- across 68 contests in 2023-24.

EDGE Analysis

A fierce competitor, Larkin fought to the bitter end of the regular season, and had it not been for the captain's late-season surge -- including two goals and five assists in the final four games -- the Wings wouldn't have had even the slightest hope for a playoff berth in those final moments of the 2023-24 campaign. Larkin appeared in five playoff games as a rookie in 2016, but the Wings haven't returned to the postseason since then. Staying healthy and solidifying his chemistry with Alex DeBrincat on the top line will be crucial steps in getting Larkin where he needs to be from both a fantasy standpoint and in terms of his playoff aspirations.

Larkin scored the overtime winner on the power play to complement an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

This is an example of a captain showing up for the biggest moment of his entire season. A regulation loss would have been devastating to Detroit's playoff hopes, but Larkin's clutch contributions helped the team avoid a total meltdown after permitting three unanswered goals in the second period. Larkin seems to hover around a point-per-game pace year in and year out, with this season being no exception. The fleet-footed pivot has a career-high 33 goals to go along with 34 assists through 66 appearances. There are two games to go for the Wings in the regular season.

Larkin scored a goal and added two assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

He helped set up two of Lucas Raymond's three goals on the night, and Larkin's own tally midway through the third period sparked a rally from a 5-3 deficit that earned Detroit a potentially crucial point in the standings. Since returning from a lower-body injury, Larkin has racked up six goals and 11 points in the last 10 games, and he needs one more goal in the Red Wings' final three games to set a new career high with 33.

Larkin battled through a knee injury but was able to finish Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers, adding a power-play goal in the process.

EDGE Analysis

Just 28 seconds into the contest, Larkin had to be helped off the ice after teammate Jeff Petry's blast from the blue line hit him on the knee and left the captain withering in pain. Larkin toughed it out and tied the game with four minutes to play in regulation. He needs just one more goal and another helper for a 30-30 season, but those numbers won't mean much to him as long as his team is outside the playoff picture. As of Sunday morning, the Wings are two points behind the Flyers for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Larkin returned from a lower-body injury against the Islanders on Thursday, scoring two goals through 16:32 of ice time in a 6-3 win.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin missed eight straight games before lacing his skates for this huge home win featuring his own even-strength tally in the second period and an empty-netter. The 27-year-old captain has a team-leading 28 goals to complement that same number of assists through 56 contests. Detroit won just two games while Larkin was out of commission -- fans of the Winged Wheel had been hoping the likes of Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat would've been able to hold down the fort. At any rate, the Original Six club holds the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 12 games left in the regular season.

Larkin (lower body) took line rushes in warmups, putting him on track to return to the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin has missed eight games with the injury. The 27-year-old centered Lucas Raymond and David Perron in warmups, which suggests Larkin should be able to handle his usual top-line assignment. He's racked up 54 points over 55 outings this season.

Larkin (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Islanders on Thursday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin could be ready to return from an eight-game absence due to his lower-body issue. At this point, if the 27-year-old center can't go Thursday, fantasy players can probably expect him back against Nashville on Saturday. Prior to his absence, Larkin notched three goals on 15 shots and four assists in his last eight outings. He'll retake his spot on the first line whenever he's cleared to play.

Larkin (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Columbus and is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin skated with the team Tuesday, which is an encouraging sign, but he'll nonetheless be sidelined for at least one more game due to his lower-body injury. The 27-year-old pivot has racked up 26 goals and 54 points through 55 contests this campaign, so fantasy managers should plan on keeping a close eye on his status leading up to puck drop versus the Isles.

Larkin (lower body) won't return this weekend but might resume practicing after that, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

That rules Larkin out for Detroit's upcoming contests against Arizona, Buffalo and Pittsburgh on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. He has 26 goals and 54 points in 55 appearances in 2023-24. Larkin should serve in a top-six capacity and on the first power-play unit when healthy.

Larkin is expected to be sidelined for approximately two weeks with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Given the expected length of Larkin's absence, it wouldn't be surprising to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days. J.T. Compher will likely get the first crack at taking over as the top-line center while Larkin, who's racked up 26 goals and 54 points through 55 contests this season, is on the shelf.