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Lucas Raymond never matched up against Dylan Larkin on the ice, but that was about the only disappointment Raymond had.

"The setting, where we're at in the standings, it's going to be a great opportunity for us," Raymond told Brad Galli.

Lucas Raymond was back with the Detroit Red Wings on Friday following the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, and Dylan Larkin is expected Saturday.

Detroit Red Wings Patrick Kane, Dylan Larkin, Todd McLellan, Moritz Seider, Cam Talbot & Lucas Raymond, Feb. 28, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Lucas Raymond has represented Sweden on multiple occasions before in his hockey career, but the Detroit Red Wings forward believes there’s been nothing quite like the talent and intensity levels he’s experiencing at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

DETROIT – Lucas Raymond’s first best-on-best hockey experience at the 4 Nations Face-Off was fast-paced, pressure-packed and even more exhilarating than he anticipated.

Dusk had fallen by the time the Detroit Red Wings took to the rink laid out in the horseshoe that is Ohio Stadium, ice gleaming in the fading light.

The Blue Jackets are playing their first-ever outdoor hockey game, doing so in their home state at the Horseshoe

Larkin and Raymond were already stars in Detroit, but their play at the 4 Nations Face-Off showcased them to an even wider audience.

Lucas Raymond returned to Detroit Red Wings practice for the first time since participating in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Representing Sweden, Raymond was arguably the most consistent player for his team at the event and recorded three assists in his three games of action.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings are all set to face off in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series Game at Ohio Stadium. The only thing left is to play the game.