Dylan Larkin's return hurt the Red Wings

While Larkin himself played exceptionally well, the rest of the team faltered, expecting him to pick up the slack.

Mar 24, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn ImagesYesterday, the Red Wings lost to the Ottawa Senators in a heartbreaking 3-2 collapse. This caused their playoff odds to fall to below 50% for the first time since November of last year. Their loss to the Boston Bruins earlier this week made this game a near must-win for the Red Wings. They even got a massive boost to the lineup with the return of…