from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
As Team USA begins its tournament today against Canada (10:15 a.m./NHL Network), Larkin’s development year-to-year is evident.
Blashill named Larkin an alternate captain, and Larkin is centering the No. 1 line between Chicago’s Patrick Kane and the New York Islanders’ Anders Lee.
Larkin scored the eventual game-winning goal in Tuesday’s 3-2 exhibition victory over host Denmark.
“I want to win,” said Larkin, adding the sudden and unexpected death of Jim Johannsson, a popular USA Hockey executive, has added motivation to everyone around the program.