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Dylan Larkin injury update a relief for Red Wings

On Friday, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin exited the game against the Florida Panthers early after suffering a gruesome leg injury. After the game, head coach Todd McLellan let reporters know that the injury wouldn't have Larkin out long term, but they still had to take a look before giving any concrete answers.

Fortunately, recent updates indicate that Larkin's injury wasn't as severe as it appeared. “He'll need some time to recover," Todd McLellan said at a press conference Saturday. "I can't give you a timeline on that. We'll see how it goes day by day.