Dylan Larkin, the captain of the Detroit Red Wings, surprised everyone by hitting the ice for the team's practice this morning (Dec. 14). This comes as a positive turn of events following Larkin's recent injury during the game against the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 9.
In that game, Larkin took a hit to the head and neck from Senators winger Mathieu Joseph, resulting in him being knocked out. Despite leaving the ice without the need for a stretcher, concerns about his well-being lingered. Head coach Derek Lalonde mentioned that Larkin would be out for 'a while,' leading to his placement on the Injured Reserve (IR) list.
With Larkin making a comeback at practice, there's a renewed sense of optimism. While the timeline for his return to game action remains uncertain, the fact that he's back on the ice is a positive sign. The hope is that Larkin's recovery progresses smoothly, without any setbacks, and that he receives the green light to rejoin the lineup soon.