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LARKIN WINS GOLD – USA DEFEATS CANADA IN OLYMPIC SHOWSTOPPER – Feb. 22nd, 2026



DYLAN LARKIN: GOLD MEDALIST! This Detroit Red Wings podcast has an Olympic flair, covering USA’s historic win over McDavid & Canada. Detroit Red Wings news and analysis breaks down Larkin’s tournament dominance and what it means for his Hockeytown playoff push ahead.

(00:00) – Intro & Tournament Overview
Team USA captures gold in dramatic fashion, with Dylan Larkin playing a starring role throughout the tournament and Connor Hellebuyck stealing the show for the Americans. 

(04:40) – USA Beats Canada Analysis
Breaking down America’s bend-don’t-break defensive strategy that frustrated Canada’s cross-ice passing game and led to overtime victory thanks to a broken-toothed Jack Hughes.

(23:01) – Dylan Larkin’s Tournament Impact
Larkin’s face-off dominance, crucial penalty kills, and leadership moments that made him integral to Team USA’s gold medal run.

(33:50) – Team Selection Mistakes
Looking at roster decisions that hurt Team Canada and how superior American depth made the difference in key moments. Should Connor Bedard or Evan Bouchard have been on the roster?

(41:35) – Larkin’s Red Wings Outlook
What this tournament performance means for Dylan Larkin’s remainder of the season and his confidence heading into the playoff race. Also, Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider’s increased stock, Simon Edvinsson returning, and what’s ahead. Also, Steve Yzerman’s reported interest in Mackenzie Weegar and an update on Nate Danielson in Grand Rapids.

(53:55) – USA Women’s Gold Medal
Quick look at the women’s tournament success and the overall American hockey dominance on display.

(57:50) – Overtime Segment
Your questions about the tournament, Dylan Larkin’s performance, and what comes next for the Red Wings captain.

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25 Comments

  1. enjoyed the win for all of five minutes until everyone and their mom made it political and team
    usa was partying in the locker room with kash patel

  2. Congrats to Dylan and the rest of Team USA Hockey for winning Gold well deserve it's insane how many players from Michigan made a impact in this Olympics 🔥🇺🇲🥇

  3. Maybe MacKinnon would’ve scored if he had more sugar reserves flowing through his veins to tighten his focus. Haha.

    Great game. Maybe Larkin did some informal networking over the Olympics.

  4. People crying about today being 3 on 3 OT but were silent when you won in 3 on 3 OT in the quarters is soooooo soft

  5. Anyone crying about larks can literally F off. He was live streaming and celebrating with his teammates and Kash Patel weasled his way in. People are acting like he did a sit down interview with the guy.

  6. Evan are you actually talking trash on twitter and then crying about it on your podcast when people clap back lmao how soft

  7. Larkin was over 75% on faceoffs in the tournament, 2 big goals and was awesome in his own end defensively. He was the team MVP in my book and I hope this momentum carries into this final stretch of the regular season and the wings make the playoffs.

    Hats off to Hellebuyck too he final answered the bell and won the big one for once.

  8. That Boldy goal might have been the most impressive display of hand eye coordination I’ve witnessed.

  9. I love you three guys but someone's got to do it.

    USA USA USA!

    Well fought game by Canada. You guys still have every reason to be proud.

  10. Yeah my Mom waking me up at 1 am to watch team Canada in Nagano in 98 when I was 7 years old is a core memory lol.

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