Red Wings optimistic Dylan Larkin will return to face Senators

The Detroit Red Wings could have their team captain back in action when they host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

Dylan Larkin, who missed the past seven games due to a lower-body injury, participated in practice on Monday and is considered a game-time decision.

"I'm confident that he is improving," Detroit coach Todd McLellan said. "He's confident that he is improving. He had a good practice (Monday), but I can't tell you if he'll be in (the lineup) or not. I don't know that answer...