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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been sidelined on a day-to-day basis with an upper-body injury, according to head coach Glen Gulutzan. Benn was held out of practice as a precaution, and there are no indications the injury is serious.
The 17th-year NHL veteran aims to rebound from a challenging 2024-25 season while helping the Stars maintain their status as one of the league’s top Stanley Cup contenders.
Dallas Stars’ Jamie Benn out day-to-day with upper-body injury as preseason continues
Benn, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Dallas Stars, was kept out of practice on Wednesday as a cautionary measure. Coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters, including Stars beat writer Robert Tiffin, that the injury does not appear to be serious.
The team is monitoring Benn’s condition closely, and updates will be provided as necessary. The British Columbia native is looking to bounce back after a 16-goal, 33-assist effort last season, which marked a step back from previous campaigns. With his leadership role as captain and his experience on the ice, Benn’s presence will be vital once he returns to the lineup.
Preseason developments and Benn’s importance to the Stars
Dallas is currently two games in
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