Dylan Larkin likely to return for Red Wings against Senators
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Dylan Larkin is set to make his season debut for the Detroit Red Wings on October 6, pending medical clearance. He participated in the morning skate, aligning with Viktor Arvidsson and Lucas Raymond. Larkin has been nursing an upper-body injury since mid-August and missed the initial games of the season as the Red Wings started with an 0-2 record. The atmosphere during the game against the Ottawa Senators is expected to be intense due to Larkin's recent trade request, which has stirred mixed reactions from fans, including boos and support from teammates.
- •Larkin practices ahead of the game against the Senators
- •Coach McLellan confirms Larkin needs final medical clearance
- •Red Wings currently hold an 0-2 record
- •Larkin requested a trade earlier this summer
- •Teammates emphasize Larkin's importance to the team
- 5:44 PMESPN NHL — Larkin to debut for Red Wings despite trade request
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Larkin expected to play first game for Red Wings since trade request
"Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, 30, is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Senators after demanding a trade in the off-season.
"Dylan Larkin took part in the Red Wings morning skate on Oct. 6 and is likely to play his first game since requesting a trade.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLOct 6, 2026, 5:44 PMLarkin to debut for Red Wings despite trade request
Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, 30, is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Senators after demanding a trade in the off-season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:39 PMDylan Larkin expected to play first game for Red Wings since trade request
Dylan Larkin took part in the Red Wings morning skate on Oct. 6 and is likely to play his first game since requesting a trade.
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