DETROIT - Dylan Larkin's second-half slide as a rookie turned into a sophomore slump.
He's been particularly cold the past six weeks, with one goal and four points in 18 games - just one assist in the past 10 games.
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill called it a developmental process that began midway through last season.
"The first half of last year he hardly made any mistakes and things really went well for him," Blashill said. "Most of these guys have been afforded the opportunity to go through the learning process in the American League.