The Red Wings responded to Dylan Larkin’s trade demand and suspension with a 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. Defenseman Moritz Seider said the circumstances gave the victory extra meaning, while expressing hope that Larkin finds a situation where he’s happy and Detroit remains competitive.

By the Numbers
  • Detroit beat Chicago 4-1.
  • Seider recorded an assist and played 18:49.
  • Larkin captained Detroit for nearly six years.
Yes, But

Seider said he hadn’t seen signs that Larkin no longer wanted to play in Detroit, and framed the trade request as both a teammate’s loss and a friend’s choice. He hopes the team receives a strong return while building a culture players want to join and stay with.

State of Play
  • Larkin has said he will sit out until he is traded; Detroit suspended him without pay.
  • Seider said the team now needs to move forward and give other players a chance to step up.
Bottom Line

Detroit’s win offered a show of unity, but the larger test is turning a sudden leadership rupture into a competitive team and a favorable outcome for the franchise.