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Larkin Scores in Return to Lineup as Red Wings Beat Senators 5-3

He returned from injury, took early boos from home fans and scored 13 minutes into his first game back.

  • On Tuesday, Oct. 6, center Dylan Larkin returned to the Detroit Red Wings lineup against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena, scoring a first-period goal to give Detroit a 2-1 lead.
  • Controversy has surrounded Larkin since he requested a trade shortly after last season; the Red Wings stripped him of his captaincy in September, though he remains under contract through 2030-31 at $8.7 million annually.
  • Returning from an upper-body injury that sidelined him since mid-August, Larkin received strong support from teammate Moritz Seider, who said, "I think he's going to help us, hopefully a big spark."
  • Though fans booed upon his first shift Tuesday, the crowd's reaction turned mixed when Larkin scored, generating both cheers and jeers in the arena.
  • Management's preference remains working through the situation, as no trade offers have matched Larkin's value to the Red Wings, keeping the center in the lineup despite uncertainty.
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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Larkin scores in return to lineup as Red Wings beat Senators 5-3

DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored in his first game since asking for a trade, helping the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday

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Dylan Larkin plays and scores in his first game for the Red Wings since asking for a trade

Dylan Larkin played for the Detroit Red Wings for the first time since asking for a trade and scored a goal 13 minutes into his return

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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