Dylan Larkin said his experience at 4 Nations has him even more motivated to push Detroit Red Wings into playoffs.

The Red Wings' captain played in Thursday's exciting 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final for Team USA — a dramatic 3-2 overtime loss to Canada — returned to Detroit the next day, then found himself back on the ice with the Wings Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

Red Wings star Dylan Larkin has been a key difference-maker for Detroit. And in this THN Archive story, Ken Campbell explored how Larkin has become so important to the Wings.

Larkin and Raymond were already stars in Detroit, but their play at the 4 Nations Face-Off showcased them to an even wider audience.

Team USA's Dylan Larkin put his NHL side, the Detroit Red Wings on notice with a sincere confession ahead of the 4 Nations Final against Canada.

The Hockey News - “That Was One of the Best Experiences of my Life": Larkin Nets Winner as USA Tops Canada At a one of a kind tournament, USA gets a one of a kind win over Canada with Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin playing the hero

“That was one of the best experiences of my life,” Larkin told media at the Bell Centre. “Just an unbelievable hockey game.” Larkin snapped a 1-1 tie at 13:33 of the second period, burying a shot past Jordan Binnington on a two-on-one break. Larkin set up Jake Guentzel for an empty-net goal with 1:19 remaining.