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

EDGE Analysis

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, Klim Kostin could draw back into the lineup.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Larkin (personal) returned to the lineup Saturday, adding an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Larkin (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers and is unlikely to play Thursday versus Chicago, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Larkin has racked up eight goals, 21 points and 70 shots on net in 20 games this season. His spot on the top unit 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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 goals, 13 helpers) through 20 contests.

Larkin contributed a goal among five shots in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.