Larkin ‘heartbeat’ of Team USA entering Olympic gold medal game against Canada
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Key Points:
- Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings and a key player for Team USA, has been instrumental in leading the U.S. men's hockey team to the Olympic gold medal game at Milano Cortina 2026, scoring crucial goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
- Despite not wearing a letter on his Olympic jersey, Larkin serves as a vital leader and motivator for Team USA, embodying loyalty, commitment, and performance both on and off the ice.
- Larkin has spent his entire hockey career in Michigan, progressing from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program to becoming captain of the Red Wings, where he ranks among the franchise’s top scorers.
- Although Larkin has not appeared in the NHL
