Because the Dallas Stars are apparently contractually obligated to have at least one high-dollar player miss every game this season, the return of Jamie Benn for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks is somewhat dampened by the probable loss of Jason Spezza to a bout of back spasms.
Benn missed one game with an eye injury (referred to by Lindy Ruff as a scratch, so I’m going to guess something like a corneal abrasion, which heals in 24-48 hours if it’s minor) after being hurt at some point in the game against the Vancouver Canucks.