The Daily: Perron Sidelined vs. Red Wings; Larkin on Team USA

David Perron has endured a start to his Ottawa Senators season that has been challenging even for an optimistic person like him.

He had to take time off to be with his family during a medical crisis involving his daughter. She needed surgery immediately after her birth.  Perron returned to the team, but suffered an upper body injury that has caused him to miss four games.  He won’t be playing tonight when the Red Wings play in Ottawa.

According to Rotowire, Perron is a candidate to go on injured reserve should the Senators need the roster spot.

The usually-consistent Perron doesn’t have a point this season because of his issues. That has hurt the Senators because they were counting on Perron providing secondary scoring.  He registered 50-plus points in each of the past two seasons for the Detroit Red Wings. The Senators signed Perron to a two-year deal worth $8 million.

What matters most in all of this is that his daughter Elizabeth’s surgery went well.

A great update shared from David Perron’s wife, Vanessa, about their newborn daughter Elizabeth. pic.twitter.com/RhRsNaGehO

— Alex Adams (@alexadamsBTP_) November 19, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Detroit prospect defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka will serve as captain of Sweden’s team at the World Junior Championship.

Bob Duff writes that the Red Wings are on a treadmill to mediocrity. Derek Lalonde says the team hasn’t been able to gain any traction.

Boston defenseman Nikita Zadorov called out Lucas Raymond for alleged embellishment. Check out the comment section to see how Detroit fans feel about Zadorov.

Red Wings Extra

The Red Wings (10-11-4) play the Ottawa Senators (10-12-2) tonight in Ottawa. Despite the Red Wings’ inconsistency this season, they are only three points out of a playoff spot. Both the Red Wings and Senators have only posted three wins in their last 10 games. On Wednesday, two Red Wings were selected to play for their countries in the 4 Nations Tournament. Dylan Larkin will play for USA and Lucas Raymond will be a member of  Team Sweden.

LARKS! 🇺🇸🙌

Dylan Larkin will represent Team USA at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off! pic.twitter.com/xnZadkaGpi

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) December 4, 2024

Hockey Now Network

Chicago: Brooke LoFurno writes that it is time for the Blackhawks to see what Colton Dach can do. Chicago Blackhawks 

Florida:  Matthew Tkachuk is thrilled to be playing on Team USA with brother Brady: “This is cool.” Florida Panthers. 

San Jose: Sweden’s William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund were the biggest “4 Nations” Snubs for the San Jose Sharks.