what happened to jamie benn

Jamie Benn, the captain of the Dallas Stars, suffered a collapsed lung during a preseason NHL game against the Minnesota Wild in late September 2025. He underwent surgery to repair the injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks, missing the start of the regular season. Benn will be reevaluated in four weeks to monitor his recovery, with an anticipated full recovery expected. This means he will likely miss the beginning of the Stars' season, which starts on October 9, 2025, and possibly return towards the end of October. Benn is 36 years old, entering his 17th NHL season, all with the Stars, and he remains a key player and leader despite the injury. The team expects to fill his spot temporarily but looks forward to his return once healed.