Red Wings Face Avalanche Without Captain Larkin, Eyeing Playoff Position

Detroit aims to overcome the absence of Dylan Larkin in a crucial game against Colorado as both teams vie for playoff spots.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is out for at least two weeks with a lower-body injury, missing the key matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Red Wings are currently holding the top wild card in the Eastern Conference, while the Avalanche are third in the Central Division.
Nathan MacKinnon's exceptional performance at home boosts the Avalanche, with a record of 24-6-0 in Denver.
Valeri Nichushkin's absence is felt by the Avalanche, but he is close to returning to the lineup.
The game marks a renewal of the once intense rivalry between the Red Wings and Avalanche, now focused on playoff positioning.