Larkin (oblique) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Golden Knights, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initially expected to miss at least a week, Larkin being a game-time decision Thursday is certainly a good sign. It was an unfortunate time for him to suffer an injury, as the star pivot had collected four goals in his last four games and eight points over his last six. If he returns, Larkin should retake his spot on the top line as well as the top power-play unit.

Larkin's (oblique) status for Thursday's game against the Golden Knights will be decided that day, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin was originally met with a 1-to-2 week return timetable, but if he gets cleared to play Thursday, it will mean the speedster comes back ahead of schedule. It will be important to get Larkin back into fantasy lineups as soon as he's ready, as the fourth-year pivot leads the Wings in points with 49 (22 goals, 27 assists) through 52 games.

Larkin (oblique) Hopes to rejoin practice Wednesday and to return to action Thursday against the Golden Knights, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Originally believed to be sidelined for a week or two, it appears Larkin's recovery may be ahead of schedule. A better picture of his status heading into the contest should surface after Wednesday's practice session, with Luke Witkowski on hand as a seventh defenseman again should Larkin remain unavailable.

Larkin (oblique) wasn't available for practice Tuesday, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin won't return until Saturday at the earliest, as the Red Wings likely will want to see him log a practice or two before giving him the green light to return. A consummate professional at 22 years old, Larkin leads the team in goals (22) and points (49) through 52 games.

Larkin won't dress for Saturday's game against the Senators due to a strained oblique.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings will be down some major firepower without Larkin and his 49 points -- 22 goals and 27 assists -- in the press box.

Larkin deposited an empty-net goal Thursday in a 4-1 road win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Just when it appeared that Larkin's point streak would end at eight games, the resourceful pivot launched a shot all the way from the goal stripe in the defensive zone and the puck dribbled into the uncovered net. The 22-year-old from Waterford, Michigan is playing exceptionally well (34 points in 36 games) and keeping his head high despite the Wings struggling to stand out in the Atlantic Division.

Larkin scored for the third consecutive game Friday, but the Red Wings lost to the Senators at home, 4-2.

EDGE Analysis

Not only has Larkin scored in three straight games, but his point streak is up to six games. The 22-year-old Michigan native is playing some of his best hockey right now, but the Wings are going nowhere fast in Atlantic Division standings -- they're 14-15-4 and Larkin, one of four alternate captains for the Winged Wheel, needs more consistent offensive support from linemates Gustav Nyquist and Justin Abdelkader.

Larkin cashed in on his 12th goal of the season Monday in a 3-1 home win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Kings defenseman Derek Forbort made a lazy pass that Larkin intercepted and turned into a goal to the delight of the fans at Little Caesars Arena, but not before dangling around 2016 Norris Trophy winner Drew Doughty. Larkin, who is up to 12 goals and 17 assists through 31 games, should have no trouble establishing a new career high in points by the time his fourth NHL campaign is in the books.

Larkin scored the game-winning goal in overtime and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 victory over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin has 11 goals and 26 points in 29 games, a pace that will deliver 74 points. That's a career mark and a sure sign that Larkin has cemented himself as one of the game's best young stars.

Larkin had two assists during Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin notched two assists during Tuesday's loss, including setting up the opening goal of the game. It was the center's first multi-point game in over a month, as he upped his assist total to 14 for the year. The lightning quick forward now has 24 points in 28 games as he's one of the more reliable fantasy options on the Red Wings.