Dylan Larkin returns, lifts Red Wings over Senators 5-3 in Detroit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Dylan Larkin made a significant return to the Detroit Red Wings on October 6, leading the team to a 5-3 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Larkin, who had missed the preseason and the first two games due to injury, contributed a goal and an assist. The win ended a two-game losing streak for the Red Wings. The Senators challenged late in the third period, cutting the deficit to 4-3 with a goal from William Eklund, but Alex DeBrincat secured the game with an empty-net goal. The atmosphere shifted from initial boos for Larkin to cheers by the end of the night as he played a key role in the team's improved performance.
- •Larkin scored and assisted in his season debut.
- •Red Wings ended a two-game losing streak.
- •Eklund scored for Ottawa, bringing them within one.
- •DeBrincat added an empty-net goal late in the game.
- •Larkin had been absent due to an upper-body injury.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Larkin makes huge return, leads Red Wings to 5-3 victory over Ottawa
"The victory ended a season-opening two-game losing streak for a team that looked much more inspired with their former captain in the lineup.
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