Larsen has been a healthy scratch for the last seven games, but will replace Troy Stecher in the lineup tonight. Larsen is expected to skate on the top pair with Alex Edler and will see some PP time as well. He has just six points (1G / 5A) in 24 games this season.
Larsen has been sidelined since December 6th with a concussion, but is reportedly getting closer to practicing with the team. He will need a few practices under his belt before he returns to the lineup.
Larsen was knocked out after being crushed by Taylor Hall behind the Canucks net and had to be taken off of the ice on a stretcher. Larsen has had a tough return to the NHL, picking up just four assists in 17 games this season. Expect him to miss some time.
Larsen has picked up just four assists in the first 13 games in his return to the NHL after two years in the KHL. Larsen will be replaced by Troy Stecher in the lineup on Tuesday.
Tonight will be just Larsen's second game with the Oilers since December 19. The Oilers traded Nick Schultz to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, the deal freed up a spot on the back-end for Larsen to be recalled. He has averaged 20:37 TOI with a goal and five assists in 17 games. He will likely find himself in on the top-pair with Justin Schultz.
Larsen missed the last seven games after being injured during the Oilers back-to-back on November 15 and 16. He has displayed some impressive offensive talent recording one goal and four assists in eight games.
Despite his return to practice, Larsen is unsure wether he will travel with the team for their three-game road trip that begins Thursday in Nashville. The 23-year-old defenseman had a goal and four assists in eight games before getting injured.
It might have been a maintenance day for Larsen after a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. However if he and Justin Schultz can't go on Tuesday, the Oilers will have to recall someone from Oklahoma City. Larsen has made a splash since arriving in Edmonton in early November. He has one goal and four assists in eight games, but like a lot of Oilers he is an ugly minus-6.
Larsen has a goal and assist in two games with OKC this season.
Larsen isn't expected to miss any playing time despite being banged up. The rookie has two goals and nine points in 52 games.
Larsen may be held out of Friday's game. The rookie has played well in his first full season, scoring a goal and seven points in 44 games.
Larsen may be held out of Friday's game. The rookie has played well in his first full season, scoring a goal and seven points in 44 games.
We probably won't have an answer on Larsen until tomorrow. The rookie scored a goal and six points in 34 games.
Larsen has been a stable defender for the Stars so his injury adds to a growing list of injured players. The rookie scored a goal and six points in 34 games.
Expect Larsen to pair with Alex Goligoski. The rookie has a goal and three points through 21 games.
Larsen gets more seasoning in the minors. He has a goal and three points in 21 games, mostly pairing with Alex Goligoski.
Larsen draws in for the first time in the new year. Expect him to line up next to Alex Goligoski.
Larsen is certainly healthy enough to play but won't tonight. The rookie has two assists over 18 games but may go back down to the AHL for further seasoning.
Prior to getting hurt, Larsen was a rather serviceable defenseman for the Stars. In 19 games he only registered two assists but was lauded for staying with the play. Expect him to spell a wounded d-man when he becomes available.
The team already holds seven healthy defensemen so expect Larsen to return to the Texas Stars.