Dylan Larkin returns from Olympics to break Red Wings record in OT win 

Larkin's overtime winner was his 13th of his career, the most in franchise history. He now has one more than Detroit icon Sergei Fedorov, who was honored by the organization earlier in this season.  

After his latest big night, Larkin has 28 goals and 25 assists for 53 points through 59 games in the 2025-26 season.

Larkin is having his best season yet 

Larkin is only two goals away from matching his total achieved in 82 games last season, and he's just five goals from equaling his career-high of 33 set in 2023-24. His best point total came in 2022-23 when he registered 79 on 32 goals and 47 assists. 

But for Larkin, especially now that he's tasted winning an Olympic championship, the one way to truly make this season his best yet is to get Detroit back in the postseason. 

There's still pressure on Larkin to perform in the playoffs 

He also knows creating playoff moments is the only way he will ever truly be accepted as a Red Wings legend. Now in his 11th NHL season, the Waterford, Mich., native has only appeared in five postseason games from his rookie year in 2015-16. 

And barring a drastic decline, all signs do point to Larkin playing more meaningful games this year and returning to the playoffs. With the win, the Red Wings are now 34-19-6 and sit third in the Eastern Conference.