Dylan Larkin’s voice was raw with emotion as he addressed his absence after a week away from the Detroit Red Wings.
“I had to be home for a family emergency,” Larkin said, after his first appearance in four games Sunday. “I had to be with my family. It’s a private matter.”
Larkin left the Wings after their Oct. 30 game at Toronto, missing games at Montreal, Boston and Buffalo. He was back centering the top line as the Wings topped the Vegas Golden Knights, 5-2, at Little Caesars Arena.
“It’s hard to put into words right now,” Larkin said.