Larkin opened the scoring in Monday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The goal, his 28th of the year, gave Larkin a career-high 64 points as he topped last year's mark. He did so in just 70 appearances this year. The burgeoning star center also has 71 PIM and 79 hits, as well as 257 shots, allowing him to provide some value across many categories -- as long as his minus-13 rating can be overlooked.

With 10 games remaining for the Red Wings, Larkin is two points shy of 64 -- which would mark a new career high.

EDGE Analysis

More experience and a two-minute increase in ice time compared to last season have been carrying Larkin to a banner campaign. His confidence level seemed to reach new heights after inking a five-year, $30.5 million contract extension last August, and given that the fleet-footed pivot fires the puck so often -- he's at 249 shots through 66 games -- Larkin should remain an attractive fantasy option as long he stays healthy. He dealt with back and neck issues in mid-March but appeared none the worse for wear in his return against the Islanders last Saturday.

Larkin (neck) is expected to return Saturday versus the Islanders, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This corroborates a report from Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News. Detroit has been consistent with its message that the team will not be tanking in order to obtain a more favorable draft position, and Larkin returning for a team that has already been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention further plays to that notion. The industrious top-line pivot has compiled 27 goals and 35 helpers through 65 games this season.

Larkin (neck) is targeting Saturday's clash with the Islanders for his return to the lineup, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin was previously expected to be out until Tuesday against the Rangers, but may be ahead of schedule. Whenever the center does suit up, it will almost certainly be on the top line. The 22-year-old needs just two more points to set a new career high and should continue logging over 20 minutes per game once back to 100 percent.

Larkin (neck) is expected to miss at least the next three games, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old center is having another great offensive season with over 60 points for the second straight year. With Detroit far out of the playoff picture, the team has no reason to rush him back. Still, he is expected to return at some point before the regular season ends.

Larkin (neck) is expected to return this season, The Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

There are 13 games remaining in the regular season for the Red Wings, who have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Still, that won't stop one of the league's most hardest-working players in Larkin from doing what he can to get back onto game ice. Expect another update on the 22-year-old ahead of Tuesday's road game against the Canadiens.

Larkin's scored his 24th of the season on a power play, helping the Red Wings defeat Nashville 3-2 on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin's power-play marker midway through the second gave Detroit a two-goal lead, but it would cough that up before the end of 40 minutes thanks to goals by Viktor Arvidsson and PK Subban. Andreas Athanasiou would then record the third period's lone goal to give the Red Wings an impressive road victory in Nashville. Meanwhile, Larkin, with his goal, sits at 53 points in 56 games, 10 points shy of matching his career-best 63-point campaign from a season ago.

Larkin scored the Red Wings' only goal in a 3-1 loss to the Sabres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

His power-play goal came late in the second period to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Sabres winger Kyle Okposo answered with a goal of his own a couple minutes later. Larkin has three points in two games since returning from an oblique injury. He is up to 23 goals and 52 points in 54 games, and his five shots on goal today bring him to 207 for the season.

Larkin (oblique) dished out two assists in Thursday's loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin was originally expected to miss a week or two, but instead he sat out just one game and was an immediate factor in his return, although his second helper came with just three seconds remaining in regulation and no chance of coming back. The 22-year-old remains on pace to hit 78 points this season, which would shatter last year's career high of 63.

Larkin (oblique) participated in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he'll be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Golden Knights, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings and fantasy owners will both be happy to have Larkin in their lineups Thursday, as he's been red hot recently, racking up four goals and eight points in his last six appearances. The 22-year-old pivot will slot into his usual spot skating on Detroit's first line and top power-play unit against Vegas.