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Dylan Larkin Scores, Named 1st Star In Season Debut During 5-3 Red Wings Win

Dylan Larkin made an immediate impact in his season debut for the Detroit Red Wings, silencing early boos with a first-period goal and an assist in a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Despite missing training camp, the preseason, and the first two regular-season games, Larkin was named the game’s first star after scoring at the 13:14 mark of the opening frame, capitalizing on a feed from Viktor Arvidsson.

The Red Wings overcame a slow start, including an early goal by Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle, to take the lead and build a commanding advantage, with Arvidsson and Justin Faulk adding key tallies in the second period. The Senators fought back with goals from Drake Batherson and William Eklund, but Detroit sealed the win when Alex DeBrincat scored into an empty net with 50 seconds left.

The game also saw multiple fights in the second period, though Emmitt Finnie’s bout went unpenalized, leaving his NHL fighting debut officially unrecorded. Meanwhile, William Wallinder made his NHL debut on defense, logging 9:07 of ice time as the Red Wings played without forwards J.T.

Compher, Marco Kasper, and Mason Appleton, along with unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson.

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