Head coach Glen Gulutzan said Monday that Benn (upper body) isn't expected to travel on the East Coast portion of the Stars' upcoming road trip, which includes games against Carolina on Tuesday and against Washington on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benn exited Sunday's game against Montreal due to an upper-body injury. While Gulutzan said Monday that he doesn't know whether Benn is in the concussion protocol, the 36-year-old had stitches in his nose following Sunday's matchup. Although Benn isn't expected to travel to the East Coast, Gulutzan indicated that the center could join the team for the West Coast portion of the road trip, which begins in San Jose on Saturday and concludes in Utah on Jan. 15.

Benn (upper body) left Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal, and there was no update on his status following the contest, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benn fell awkwardly in the third period, and his face went hard into the ice. He was bleeding and needed help to get to the locker room. Benn has to be evaluated further by the Stars, making it unclear at the moment if he will miss additional time. He has seven goals and 14 points in 23 appearances this season.

Benn scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Benn beat John Gibson a 2-on-1 break at the end of the second period that put Dallas up 2-1. The goal stretched Benn's current point streak to four games and five points (three goals, two assists). The 36-year-old continues to defy time with his strong play. Overall, he has seven goals and seven assists in 19 games, but his ice time continues to drop irrespective of his output. Benn played just 10:45 on Tuesday after putting up 9:49 on Sunday. Yes, that could be to rest him, but at the same time, he's adjusted to less ice time. It's an experiment, but one that is worth getting on board with.

Benn scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Benn has logged four points over his last three games. He has been in the top six most of the time lately, but he was moved to the third line alongside Sam Steel and Justin Hryckowian for the start of this contest. Benn is up to six goals, 13 points, 28 shots, 26 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 18 appearances this season. He offers enough grit to be an intriguing option in deeper fantasy formats, but his ice time is down by more than two minutes per game compared to last year, which could lead to some instability in the long run.

Benn scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Benn snapped a four-game slump with the late tally to help ensure the Stars' victory. The 36-year-old has been playing alongside Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson at even strength, though Benn will occasionally see some shifts skipped as the Stars play it safe with his minutes. The longtime captain has five goals, 10 points, 22 shots on net, 25 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 16 appearances and may be worth a look in deeper fantasy formats for his all-around contributions.

Benn scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Benn found the back of the net in the second period. The veteran forward didn't make his season debut until Nov. 18 due to an upper-body injury, but he's been productive since stepping onto the ice. He has nine points (four goals, five helpers) in 11 appearances.

Benn notched two assists in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Both helpers came in the second period as the Stars broke open a scoreless tie. Benn has looked good since making his season debut in mid-November, and over the last eight games he's collected three goals and eight points while adding 15 hits, 10 shots on net and a plus-3 rating.

Benn scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Benn has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak after adding an insurance tally in the third period Sunday. For the season, he has six points, 11 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-1 rating over seven appearances. The Stars have a lot of mouths to feed on offense, which allows them to roll three scoring lines, and Benn should continue to play a significant role even if his production fades.

Benn scored a goal and added three hits in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

Benn has two goals and four points during his three-game point streak. The 36-year-old forward has accumulated five points, nine shots, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating through six contests since returning from a collapsed lung. Benn is filling a middle-six role with time on the second power-play unit, so he should continue producing at least modest offense most of the time -- though he likely won't be able to sustain his early pace.

Benn scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Benn went 20 straight regular-season games without a goal while he was stuck on 399 tallies in his career. He put that drought to rest at 3:48 of the first period, igniting the Stars' offensive explosion in this contest with his 400th career goal. The 36-year-old has earned three points, seven shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-1 rating over four appearances since returning from surgery to repair a collapsed lung. Benn was listed on the second line Tuesday, but he saw a team-low 12:22 of ice time and is likely to be more of a bottom-six forward throughout 2025-26.