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Stars Activate Jamie Benn for Season Debut vs. Islanders

Dallas will start the 36-year-old on the fourth line to ease his return after 19 games out.

Nov 19, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) defends against Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) is introduced before the game against the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Oct 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) is introduced before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Captain Jamie Benn was activated off long-term injured reserve and is expected to play Tuesday against the New York Islanders.
  • Benn missed the first 19 games after September surgery for a collapsed lung sustained in the final preseason game against the Wild.
  • The Stars plan a fourth-line deployment to manage his minutes despite recent practice time with top units.
  • His return adds depth as Dallas deals with injuries, with Matt Duchene and Adam Erne on LTIR and Thomas Harley listed week-to-week.
  • The veteran signed a one-year, $1 million deal after a durable run that included 82-game seasons from 2021–24 and career totals of 399 goals and 956 points in 1,192 games.