Benn & Duchene Fuel Stars' Hot Streak
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Welcome to Dallas Stars News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to Dallas Stars fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. Jamie Benn and Matt Duchesne, the veteran stars of the Dallas Stars, have turned their rocky starts into a hot streak. Both 36-year-old Benn and 35-year-old Duchesne missed big chunks of the early season due to injuries. Benn with a collapsed lung four. The first 19 games, and Duchene side-mined about seven weeks by a concussion. Now playing together on the same line, they're fueling a six-game winning streak heading into the Olympic break. These guys bring tons of experience to the table.
How have Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene transformed their slow starts?
Ben has stuck with Dallas through six coaches in 10 years, while Duchene has bounced around five teams and dealt with short-term contracts lately. Their perspective helps them stay calm under pressure, something the whole team feeds off, according to Stars coach Glenn Galutsin.
Lately, they've been on fire. Duchesne has 9.6 goals and three assists over his last six games, and Ben has eight points with two goals and six assists in four games.
Both admit they were frustrated early on, but knew they had more to give, especially as season leaders influencing the younger players. In their latest win, a 5-4 thriller over St.
What challenges did Benn and Duchene face earlier in the season?
Louis, Ben delivered big time. He snapped home a goal on the power play with a perfect pass from Duchesne, then one-timed the game winner in the final minute off a fee from Miro. Duchesne raved about Ben's swagger and how fun it is to play with him. This line with Sam Steele is adding depth behind the top units, perfect for a deep playoff push. The veterans get the value of rest, too, so they're using the Olympic break to recharge with family. Duchene even plans to skate on a lake in Ontario. That hunger should carry them strong when they return. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds. Built for listening in bed. S-O-L-I. Solipillow.com.
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