Last night in Detroit, a concerning incident unfolded when Dylan Larkin was left motionless after a crosscheck by Ottawa Senators forward Mathieu Joseph. A skirmish surrounded Larkin, and with assistance, he managed to skate off the ice.
Now, NHL insider Kevin Weekes has provided the initial update on Larkin, and it appears to be more positive than expected; here are the details.
Medical Update ⛑️ 🚑 I'm told all scans are negative (clear) for @DetroitRedWings Captain Larkin. No timeframe for his return. #LGRW #HockeyTwitter #HockeyX #Michigan #PureMichigan
All scans came back clear, indicating that Larkin didn't sustain any serious injuries from the crosscheck. This is good news, although there's no set timetable for his return.
It seems Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings avoided a more serious situation. Our best wishes go out to him for a speedy recovery.