2023-24 was a battle for the Waterford, Michigan native. In December, Larkin was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, missing five games, after a scary fall in a game against the Ottawa Senators. Then, in March, he missed three weeks due to a lower-body injury. In total, the veteran center missed 14 games, but was still one of the Red Wings' top scorers. In 68 games, Larkin led the team with 33 goals, finishing second on the team behind
Lucas Raymond with 69 points.