In eight games in February, Larkin has two goals, three assists and is a minus-6. He is minus-5 in four games since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off, where he played for the United States team that finished second, losing to Canada 3-2 in overtime in the championship game eight days ago.

Moritz Seider said his team was outcompeted. Todd McLellan said some important players didn’t show up. The Detroit Red Wings were disappointed in their 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday at Little Caesars Arena because they know they should have done better.