Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin’s team had a very successful night on Thursday, with Team USA winning 6-1 over Finland, but Larkin had to embrace a lesser role.
Larkin finished even in 11:14 played, including 1:29 of PK time, finishing with a missed shot and 3 hits.
This is pretty much the highlight clip of Larkin’s game:
Update: Sportsnet’s Emily Sadler offers a middling grade for Larkin:
Dylan Larkin: 7/10
It’s hard to stand out when you’re playing on the fourth line of a star-studded club, but Larkin’s role on this squad is well-defined, and he played it accordingly. Larkin, who played just 11:14 Thursday night, was held off the scoresheet but still made an impact with some solid PK play and a trio of hits in what was a physical game.
