Detroit — How good has Dylan Larkin been offensively this season?
To put it in perspective, Larkin's goal Saturday in Arizona was his ninth of the season.
Last season — and, yes, there were variables such as a shortened NHL season because of the pandemic and Larkin's injury late in the season that forced him to miss games — he scored all of nine goals in 44 games.
Larkin matched that mark Saturday in only his 16th game.
Talking in training camp, there was a determination and resolve in Larkin's voice to smash last season's meager offensive numbers.