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Larkin Booed, Then Scores in Red Wings Debut
7 Oct
Summary
- Dylan Larkin scored his first goal of the season in his game debut.
- Larkin was booed heavily upon entering the game and possessing the puck.
- His goal gave the Red Wings their first lead of the young season.
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin made his first game appearance on Tuesday evening since requesting a trade in the summer. As he stepped onto the ice at Little Caesars Arena, Larkin, who is no longer the team captain, was met with loud boos from the crowd. The jeers intensified when he first gained possession of the puck.
However, Larkin quickly silenced the negative reception by scoring the opening goal of the game. He found the back of the net with a shot between the legs of goaltender Samuel Ersson, assisted by Viktor Arvidsson. This goal marked Larkin's first of the season and gave the Red Wings their first lead of the young campaign. The announcement of his goal was met with enthusiastic cheers from the arena.