NHL · New York Islanders · 11:14 ET · via @FriedgeHNIC

Dylan Larkin out for Thursday's game against Chicago

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DET coach Todd McLellan just told reporters Dylan Larkin will not play tonight and GM Shawn Horcoff will address the situation (via Elliotte Friedman).

Elliotte Friedman reports that coach Todd McLellan announced will not play on Thursday. General manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation.

Larkin is out for Thursday's game. No further timeline is available.

The host the on Thursday night. Larkin's absence leaves a vacancy at center for .