Larkin's Role Switch Sparks USA Win

Dylan Larkin, the Red Wings captain who's no stranger to grinding in Detroit's trenches, embraces a third-line checking role for Team USA and delivers in their Olympic opener against Latvia. His faceoff mastery at 80% anchors the line with Kyle Connor and Tage Thompson, while he logs solid minutes on the penalty kill just like he did at the 4 Nations. Coaches love a guy who adapts without ego, and Larkin's buy-in sets the tone as USA eyes tougher foes like Denmark next.