Benn scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Benn tied the game at 2-2 late in the second period on a feed from Thomas Harley. With three goals and an assist over his last five games, Benn is starting to chip in more regularly on offense. With Jake Oettinger (lower body) still out and Miro Heiskanen (lower body) week-to-week, the Stars will need to get solid offense, especially from the middle-six forwards, to keep pace in the top-heavy Central Division. Benn is up to eight goals, 25 points (eight on the power play), 65 shots on net, 34 hits, 25 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 38 contests this season.

Benn scored a goal on three shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Benn gave the Stars a good start with a goal 11 seconds into the game, but it was all downhill from there. He has three points over his last three games to follow a stretch where he had just one assist over six contests. The veteran forward is at seven goals, 24 points, 61 shots on net, 32 hits, 25 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 36 outings in a middle-six role this season.

Benn scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Benn assisted on a Roope Hintz tally in the first period before scoring one of his own in the third. The marker snapped Benn's 11-game goal drought, during which he mustered a paltry four assists. The 34-year-old has managed eight points through 13 outings in December, right in line with his 23 points through 34 contests overall. He's added 54 shots on net, 31 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-4 rating while filling a middle-six role.

Benn logged an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Benn found Matt Duchene, who fed Thomas Harley at the post for the game-winning goal 2:16 into the extra session. Through nine outings in December, Benn has produced six points, nine shots on goal and 11 hits. The 34-year-old forward is up to 21 points, 43 shots on net, 29 hits, 17 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 30 appearances this season, playing mainly in a middle-six role.

Benn logged a power-play assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

This was Benn's third straight game with a helper, and two of those assists have come on the power play. He's notched five points over six games to start December. The 34-year-old forward has 20 points (six on the power play), 42 shots on net, 25 hits, 17 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 27 contests this season, providing solid offense while playing mainly on the third line at even strength.

Benn notched an assist in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Benn has been excellent so far in December, earning four points with eight shots on net and six hits over five contests. He set up Evgenii Dadonov for the Stars' lone goal in this game. Benn has 19 points, 42 shots on net, 24 hits, 19 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 26 outings. It's a lower scoring pace than his 78-point campaign from 2022-23, but he's still offering solid all-around production.

Benn posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Benn took a shot toward the net that clipped off Roope Hintz and found its way over the goal line. Benn hasn't been on the scoresheet in consecutive games since Nov. 18-20. The 34-year-old is still providing solid offense in a middle-six role with five goals, 13 helpers, 41 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 25 outings. He's added 17 PIM, 23 hits and 19 blocked shots to supply some of his usual physicality.

Benn scored a goal, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Benn tallied the Stars' third goal and later helped out on Jason Robertson's second marker of the game. After racking up nine points over 14 contests in November, Benn is off to a solid start in December. The 34-year-old winger has returned solid value with five goals, 12 helpers, 35 shots on net, 19 hits, 18 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 22 contests. His well-rounded play and ice time in all situations helps to offset his third-line even-strength role.

Benn notched two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Benn has a goal and five helpers over his last six contests. He set up both of Wyatt Johnston's tallies in Friday's loss. For the season, Benn is up to 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) with 33 shots on net, 17 hits, 15 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 19 appearances.

Benn scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Benn provided the opening act for the Stars' comeback, getting them on the board with a second-period tally. He's bouncing back from a four-game slump, racking up a goal and three helpers over his last four contests. For the season, the 34-year-old forward has 13 points (three on the power play) with 28 shots on net, 13 hits, 13 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 17 outings.