The Detroit Red Wings began their Life After Dylan Larkin era Thursday with a 4-1 triumph against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The win raised Detroit’s record to 6-4-3, leaving them a point out of a Eastern Conference wildcard position. Given the Red Wings’ offseason issue, including Larkin’s trade request, this is a better start than expected

Earlier in the day, Larkin informed the Red Wings that he was not going to play with the Red Wings anymore. Earlier in the summer, he had asked for a trade. He decided he had waiting long enough. The Red Wings have suspended him from the team.

Victor Arvidsson keyed the win with three goals, including a tying goal, plus an assist. His third goal was an empty netter.

Unless the Red Wings get a center back in a Larkin trade, Detroit’s center ice collection now has Emmitt Finnie as the team’s No. 1 center. Andrew Copp, J.T. Compher and Sheldon Dreis.

Lucas Raymond scored the game-winning goal on the power play early in the third period after former Detroit player Patrick Kane drew a penalty for high-sticking Raymond.

The Blackhawks had claimed a 1-0 lead in the first period on a Connor Bedard goal.

Takeaways

Detroit goalie John Gibson stopped Frank Nazar on a penalty shot with less than nine minutes left in the second period. The game was tied 1-1 at the time. . . Axel Sandin-Pellikka was a healthy scratch for the fourth consecutive game. . . Rookie defenseman William Willander earned his fourth point in eight games.

Key Moment

Detroit’s Victor Arvidsson redirected a shot by William Willinder into the net at 7:31 of the second period to tie the game 1-1. It was Arvidsson’s sixth goal of the season to tie him with Alex DeBrincat for the team Lead. His second goal of the game gave him the team lead with seven

Key Stat

The Red Wings, who have played competitive defense in the early going this season, held the Blackhawks to 11 shots on goal over the first 40 minutes. That doesn’t include Gibson’s penalty shot stop.

Up Next

The Red Wings will play the St. Louis in a 1 p.m. start on Halloween Saturday.