jamie benn scored a goal on two shots and added three hits Friday (ET) in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Avalanche, a performance that highlighted his continued impact while the team manages injuries. The 36-year-old forward has four points over five games since the Olympic break and is producing while slotted on the second line. With roster movement pending, his role could change now that Michael Bunting is in the fold.
Jamie Benn: Goal, hits in shootout loss
Benn’s goal came during a tightly contested game that finished 5-4 after a shootout Friday (ET). He finished the night with two shots on net and three hits, a stat line that underscored both scoring touch and physical play in a single appearance. The result left the Stars on the wrong side of the scoreboard, but Benn’s contribution was clear amid the narrow margin.
Details and season snapshot
Across 40 appearances this season, the 36-year-old is up to 11 goals and 26 points, with 53 shots on net, 56 hits, 27 penalty minutes and a plus-12 rating. He has earned four points over five games since the Olympic break, showing a burst of production in the club’s recent stretch. Lately he had been used on the second line while the team dealt with injuries, balancing scoring responsibility with a heavier physical presence.
Line decisions and immediate outlook
The arrival of Michael Bunting creates a potential domino: Benn may slip back to the third line as the coaching staff reshuffles to integrate the newcomer. That adjustment would change Benn’s usage and could affect ice time and matchups in coming games. Coaching decisions on deployment are expected to follow as the club finalizes its lineup with health and depth in mind.
What comes next is a short window of roster management and game-to-game evaluation. Expect line announcements before the team’s next contest and continued monitoring of Benn’s production and role Friday (ET) as the staff balances scoring, physicality and depth.
