Red Wings remove Dylan Larkin against Stars due to COVID protocol

November 16, 2021 - 11:43pm

Detroit Red Wings centre Dylan Larkin (71) tries to clear the puck from behind the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/AP)

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin was forced to leave Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Stars because of COVID-19 protocol.

Coach Blashill said Dylan Larkin was removed from the game due to COVID protocol.

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 17, 2021

Larkin was pulled from the game after the second period. It was not made known whether he tested positive for COVID-19.

The 25-year-old scored in the second period as the Red Wings fell 5-2 to the Stars. In 14 games this season, Larkin has eight goals and 14 points.

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