Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is set to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with a collapsed lung. The injury occurred during Tuesday's preseason game against the Minnesota Wild. The team announced the news on Thursday, with General Manager Jim Nill confirming that Benn will undergo surgery.
The Stars initially described Benn's absence as precautionary after he sustained an upper-body injury during the game. However, the diagnosis revealed the more serious nature of the injury.
Benn, 36, is expected to make a full recovery following the surgery. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks, which means he will miss the start of the regular season. This timeline puts him out of action through at least October 23rd. Following the re-evaluation, the Stars are expected to ease him back into play slowly.
