Larkin recorded a key goal and assist in his 700th NHL game, leading the Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

Despite the slow start, the Red Wings got the two points they sought from the first night of their four-game Western road swing, thanks in large part due to the efforts of captain Dylan Larkin.

Dylan Larkin said he went through “one ... just very proud of this group.” Larkin didn’t want to go into detail about how hard this season was for him, but the effects are noticeable.

CALGARY, AB — Dylan Larkin scored his 23rd goal ... debuts after being acquired Thursday from Philadelphia. Neither hit the scoresheet for the Flames, who rank 28th in the NHL with 135 goals.