Overview
- Benn was activated off LTIR and is expected to play Tuesday after missing 19 games following surgery for a collapsed lung suffered in the preseason.
- He is slated to open in a fourth-line role despite getting practice reps alongside the top line.
- Dallas enters the game at 12-4-3, holding second place in the Central Division.
- His return provides needed depth with Matt Duchene and Adam Erne on LTIR and defenseman Thomas Harley listed week-to-week.
- Following Tuesday, the Stars begin a four-game trip to face Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle.