Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn suffered a collapsed lung during an NHL preseason game and will need surgery, the team announced on Thursday, Sept. 25.
Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a statement that the injury occurred late in the third period of Tuesday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Wild.
‘Benn is expected to make a full recovery and will be re-evaluated in four weeks,’ Nill said.
That timeline means Benn will miss the start of the regular season. The Stars open their season on Oct. 9 at the Winnipeg Jets.
Benn, 36, is entering his 17th NHL season, all with the Stars. He signed a one-year deal in June for $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses.
Jamie Benn injury
Benn will have surgery for a collapsed lung and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. That would keep him out of the lineup until late October.
Jamie Benn stats
Benn had 49 points in 80 games last season and ranks second in franchise history with 956 points in 1,192 games.
He has been the Stars’ captain since the 2013-14 season.