Larkin, USA to Semis, Raymond Dominates, and Edvinsson Returns - Feb. 18th, 2026

This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the Olympic tournament through the quarterfinals & predictions ahead. Hockeytown news and analysis covers Dylan Larkin's massive goal for USA, Lucas Raymond's tournament performance, the semifinal matchups ahead, and Simon Edvinsson's return.

(00:00) - Intro & WWP Anniversary
Celebrating 11 years of the show and upcoming Winged Wheel podcast night at LCA on March 21st against Boston.

(04:35) - Olympic Updates and Quarterfinal Recaps
Team USA beats Sweden 2-1 in overtime as Dylan Larkin scores his first Olympic goal before Quinn Hughes delivers the winner, while Lucas Raymond was Sweden's best forward all tournament.

(11:10) - Other Quarterfinal Results
Finland comes back against Switzerland, Slovakia upends Moritz Seider, Leon Draisaitl, and team Germany, and McDavid and Marner help Canada advances past Czechia in a wild finish.

(30:00) - Red Wings Olympic Update
Only Larkin remains as Raymond and Sweden exit - breaking down their tournament performances (as well as Mrotiz Seider's and Eduards Tralmaks).

(35:15) - Semifinal Predictions
USA faces Finland while Canada takes on Slovakia - analyzing matchups and medal favorites heading into the final four.

(40:00) - Simon Edvinsson Surgery News
Updates on the young defenseman's procedure and timeline for return to the Red Wings lineup.

(46:35) - NHL Trade Deadline Buzz
Early rumblings around the league and potential targets (Gavrikov? Kyrou? Elias Petterson?) for Steve Yzerman as the March Trade Deadline approaches.

(56:30) - Overtime Q&A
Your questions on playoff positioning, Yzerman's recruiting, and Red Wings analysis.

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