Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said he understood why he was called out by head coach Todd McLellan after Thursday's loss to Columbus.
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Minutes after losing to the Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin's thoughts were with the family of late Columbus star Johnny Gaudreau.
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MLive Ann Arbor on MSNTodd McLellan: Dylan Larkin among the no-shows as Red Wings outcompetedLarkin had no points and no shots in 18:26 Tuesday in a 3-2 victory in Minnesota. He’s played a lot of hockey – five games in eight nights including the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game – and three of those games went to overtime. But McLellan said that’s not an excuse.
Kevin Stenlund scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Utah Hockey Club handed Detroit its fourth straight loss, 4-2.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin isn't thrilled with the venue for the NHL Stadium Series.
Christian Fischer, 2 former Red Wings on move
Larkin ready to rebound in Stadium Series for Red Wings against Blue Jackets
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Columbus Blue Jackets claim Christian Fischer from Detroit Red Wings, add depth up front
Christian Fischer, two former Red Wings on the move
One current and two former Detroit Red Wings were claimed off waivers Thursday, a day before the NHL trade deadline. The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed right wing Christian Fischer, who has been a frequent healthy scratch in recent weeks.
Despite losing a heated matchup at The Horseshoe, Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin issued a very emotional statement about the 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Red Wings star Dylan Larkin recently had a unique practice experience. Larkin and his teammates skated on an ice rink set up at the home of the Ohio State football team.
The Red Wings' loss to Utah Thursday was a major missed opportunity, and puts GM Steve Yzerman in a tricky spot at Friday's trade deadline.
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