Team Canada won the Four Nations Face-Off 3-2 in overtime, earning the Four Nations Face-Off trophy, medals, and a cash prize.
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin started on the Americans’ 3rd line, with J.T. Miller and Matt Boldy, but he was promoted to the Americans’ first line with Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk after Matthew Tkachuk aggravated his groin injury.
Proud of you, Cap. pic.twitter.com/TnToGfhjZZ
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) February 21, 2025
Larkin ended up playing 20:20, finishing at +1 over the course of 33 shifts. He took 3 shots and had 5 total shot attempts, he registered 4 hits, 2 giveaways, and a 4-and-3 (57%) faceoff rating.
Larkin started the play that resulted in Jake Sanderson’s 2-1 goal, despite not registering an assist…
THE SANDMAN GIVES TEAM USA THE LEAD 🇺🇸 #4Nations pic.twitter.com/VX0UlUf3By
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 21, 2025
And he earned praise from around the hockey world for his versatility and scoring touch, despite not playing in a starring role.
Dylan Larkin getting the national attention he has earned throughout 4 Nations pic.twitter.com/SGdHwzh8OA
— Shayna (@shaynagoldman_) February 21, 2025
Jordan Binnington stands tall on the Americans best scoring chance of the 1st period!
— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) February 21, 2025
🎥: Sportsnet | NHL#Canada #USA pic.twitter.com/YDG308MzDf
Larkin will come back to Detroit on Friday, but coach Todd McLellan made it very clear that Larkin will not practice with the team.
Instead, he’ll try to gather his energy and prepare for Saturday’s matinee game against Minnesota and Sunday’s game against Anaheim. With the Wings facing a difficult stretch of 3 games in 4 nights to start their 27-game stretch run…
They’ll need whatever they can get from their captain.
Come home, get some rest, and please be healthy, captain Larkin. Your Red Wings are gonna need you.
