The Detroit Red Wings spread the love as they celebrated their own Olympians in their first home game since the 2026 Winter Games.
Dylan Larkin drew the biggest cheers on Wednesday, March 4, during a video tribute shown during the first TV timeout of the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena. The first player shown was Megan Keller, the Farmington Hills, Michigan, native who scored the overtime goal for the USA women’s team in the gold medal game against Canada.
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Then came Moritz Seider (Germany) and Lucas Raymond (Sweden). Larkin, whose USA team won gold in overtime over Canada, naturally received the most attention.
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Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) shoots the puck against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) shoots the puck against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie (58) celebrates a goal against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) celebrates a goal against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) celebrates a goal against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) celebrates a goal against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) takes a slapshot against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) takes a slapshot against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71), center, talks to right wing Patrick Kane (88), left, defenseman Moritz Seider (53), center left, left wing Lucas Raymond (23) and right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) before a play against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates a goal against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) skates with the puck against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings fans cheer on against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period during the during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players next to previous record holder Mike Modano before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players next to previous record holder Mike Modano before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie (58) passes the puck against Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie (58) shoots the puck against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) dives to makes a save against Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) and defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka (44) takes a slapshot against Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Detroit Red Wings finally at home to face Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) is being honored for becoming the all-time NHL points (1,375 points) leader among U.S.-born players before puck drop between Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Larkin raised his arm in salute from the bench when he was shown on the Jumbotron. He had two goals and an assist and was a key part of his American squad going 18-for-18 on penalty kills in the six games it took to win gold.
But the Wings didn’t stop there. There was also a shoutout to Golden Knights Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin, part of the USA team, as well as a call-out to Zach Werenski (Gross Pointe Woods), Jack and Quinn Hughes (Canton), Kyle Connor (Shelby Township) and Connor Hellebuyck (Commerce Township).
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