Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Out for Two Weeks with Injury

The team faces a critical period in their playoff push without their leading scorer and captain.

Dylan Larkin, the Detroit Red Wings captain, will be sidelined for approximately two weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained in a recent game against the Florida Panthers.
The injury comes at a critical time as the Red Wings aim to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, currently holding a six-point cushion.
Joe Veleno will step into Larkin's top-line role during his absence, a significant change given Larkin's leading role in goals, points, and ice time among Detroit forwards.
The Red Wings have faced challenges in maintaining shot dominance, a concern that Larkin's absence may exacerbate.
Larkin's injury does not qualify him for long-term injured reserve, limiting the team's options for roster adjustments ahead of the trade deadline.