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.