Larkin-Josi “Blistering Feud”? Total Clickbait – Wings’ 6-3 Heartbreaker Had Zero Drama, Just a Cross-Check and Captain’s Quiet Grit
Oh boy, that all-caps “SHUT UP, BARBIE!” scream? It screams fabricated NHL soap opera louder than a foghorn at a faceoff.
The Detroit Red Wings’ 6-3 collapse against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night (November 26, 2025) was painful enough – a third-period meltdown that snapped Nashville’s three-game skid and left the Wings at 9-11-2.
But Dylan Larkin torching Roman Josi with trash talk, then slamming Wings fans as “idiots” before a nine-word mic-drop defense? Pure invention. No postgame presser fireworks, no viral X rants, no humiliated Preds captain – just standard hockey frustration and a concerning cross-check on Larkin that sidelined him.
Let’s clear the ice with the real story, straight from the rink.
The Game: From 3-1 Cushion to 6-3 Nightmare in 20 Minutes Flat
Detroit owned the first two frames, lighting the lamp three times on snipes from Alex DeBrincat (two goals, including a beauty wrister) and J.T. Compher, building a comfy 3-1 lead after 40 minutes. Ville Husso was steady early (pulled after Nashville’s third), but the third? Avalanche city.
The Preds erupted for five straight – Roman Josi sniping one from the point (his second of the night), Ryan O’Reilly roofing the GWG, and Erik Haula’s shorthanded empty-netter sealing the 6-3 final.
Detroit’s PK went 1-for-4, and mental lapses (like turnovers at the blue line) gifted Nashville momentum, as coach Derek Lalonde lamented: “We had ’em right where we wanted, then we handed it over.”
“Late-game blunders”? Spot on – but they were team-wide, not Josi-specific finger-pointing. Larkin chipped in an assist on Compher’s tally but was held scoreless otherwise, his line stifled as Nashville’s forecheck amped up.
No slashes, no chirps caught on mic – just a gritty battle where the Preds (now 8-11-3) cashed in on Detroit’s fatigue after a back-to-back schedule.
The “Feud” Fiction: No Josi Beef, No Fan-Bashing – Just a Cross-Check Bruise
Zero trace of this Larkin-Josi showdown in pressers, X feeds, or beat reports.
Josi? The Preds captain tallied two goals and an assist in a monster night, but his postgame? All class: “We needed this bad – stuck with it, and it paid off.” Larkin? He did dip early, cross-checked hard by Preds forward Michael McCarron late in the second – a hit that sent him to the room and kept him out for the third, per live updates.
No retaliation vow or “Barbie” jabs (what even is that – a nod to Josi’s flow?); instead, Larkin waved off concerns in a quick scrum: “Took a stick to the ribs, but I’ll be good. Frustrated we let it slip, but that’s hockey.”
Fan-slamming? As if – Larkin’s the ultimate Detroit diehard, a Waterford native who’s bled red since peewee. Post-loss X? All fire emojis and “Next one’s ours” from @DylanLarkin, no “disgusting idiots” shade.
The nine-word “calm statement”? Nah – closest thing was Lalonde’s measured take: “Our fans deserve better; we’ll bounce back for ’em.” This tale? Recycled rivalry hype, zero substance – searches turn up zilch beyond game recaps.
The Real Vibes: Wings Rally Mode, Larkin’s Captain Cool Shines Through
Silver lining? Detroit’s still got pop – DeBrincat’s heating up (team-leading 12 goals), and this skid (now three Ls) is fixable before the holiday freeze. Thursday’s home tilt vs. the tanking Chicago Blackhawks? Prime rebound spot, with Vegas pegging the Wings as -220 chalk for a confidence booster.
Larkin’s response? Pure leadership: “We controlled most of it – learn from the collapse, lock in tomorrow.” No humiliation for Josi (who’s pacing Norris contention with 15 points); just mutual respect in a league where grudges fade faster than ice melt.
Bottom line: Ditch the drama – hockey’s heart is in the grind, not ghost feuds. Wings fans, you’re the heartbeat; keep the faith. Upset potential vs. Chicago? Or more turbulence? Sound off below, Original Six faithful! 🔴⚪
Fan-slamming? As if – Larkin’s the ultimate Detroit diehard, a Waterford native who’s bled red since peewee. Post-loss X? All fire emojis and “Next one’s ours” from @DylanLarkin, no “disgusting idiots” shade.
The nine-word “calm statement”? Nah – closest thing was Lalonde’s measured take: “Our fans deserve better; we’ll bounce back for ’em.” This tale? Recycled rivalry hype, zero substance – searches turn up zilch beyond game recaps.
The Real Vibes: Wings Rally Mode, Larkin’s Captain Cool Shines Through
Silver lining? Detroit’s still got pop – DeBrincat’s heating up (team-leading 12 goals), and this skid (now three Ls) is fixable before the holiday freeze. Thursday’s home tilt vs. the tanking Chicago Blackhawks? Prime rebound spot, with Vegas pegging the Wings as -220 chalk for a confidence booster.
Larkin’s response? Pure leadership: “We controlled most of it – learn from the collapse, lock in tomorrow.” No humiliation for Josi (who’s pacing Norris contention with 15 points); just mutual respect in a league where grudges fade faster than ice melt.
