DETROIT -- Dylan Larkin has been "everything a captain should be," according to Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan. That bodes well not just for the Red Wings, but also for Team USA should he be named to its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

The 29-year-old center has led the Red Wings to a 5-1-0 start entering their game at the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, FDSNDETX, TNT). He has 11 points (five goals, six assists) in six games.

He had four points (two goals, two assists) Sunday, matching his NHL career high while matching up against Edmonton Oilers stars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid in a 4-2 win.

"Leadership isn't just rah-rah," McLellan said. "A lot of times, it's leading by example. He's done a tremendous job. We're early i

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