Larkin has found the back of the net in back-to-back contests after going 15 straight games without a goal, and since the beginning of December he's racked up two goals and 13 points in 15 appearances.

The Columbus Blue Jackets fail to complete the comeback with a 5-4 regulation loss after a final minute goal from the Detroit Red Wings. Period I James van Riemsdyk opened the scoring off a Detroit too many men penalty.