Dylan Larkin sidelined for Red Wings season opener due to injury

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin missed the team's season opener against the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury.

The team placed Larkin on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the first two games of the 2026-27 season.

Larkin's absence coincides with offseason fallout from a trade request and the removal of his team captaincy, drawing negative reactions from some fans.