Lucas Raymond never matched up against Dylan Larkin on the ice, but that was about the only disappointment Raymond had.

"The setting, where we're at in the standings, it's going to be a great opportunity for us," Raymond told Brad Galli.

Lucas Raymond was back with the Detroit Red Wings on Friday following the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, and Dylan Larkin is expected Saturday.

Lucas Raymond has represented Sweden on multiple occasions before in his hockey career, but the Detroit Red Wings forward believes there’s been nothing quite like the talent and intensity levels he’s experiencing at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

DETROIT – Lucas Raymond’s first best-on-best hockey experience at the 4 Nations Face-Off was fast-paced, pressure-packed and even more exhilarating than he anticipated.

Lucas Raymond returned to Detroit Red Wings practice for the first time since participating in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Representing Sweden, Raymond was arguably the most consistent player for his team at the event and recorded three assists in his three games of action.

Larkin and Raymond were already stars in Detroit, but their play at the 4 Nations Face-Off showcased them to an even wider audience.

Detroit Red Wings linemates Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond played against each other for the first time on Monday in an anticlimactic game that no bearing on the standings at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Neither figured in the scoring as Sweden defeated the United States 2-1 at TD Garden in Boston.