Benn's Return Sparks Stars' Hope

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Here's more Dallas Stars news for January 12th. The Dallas Stars are getting a big boost tonight as Captain Jamie Benn returns for their road game against the Los Angeles Kings. The 34-year-old forward sat out last Sunday's matchup after an awkward fall in front of the Montreal Canadiens net that left him with a head, injury, and a busted nose.

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Ben has always been one of the few NHL players skipping the visor, but photos from Monday's practice show him finally sporting one. Stars head coach Glenn Galutzin noticed right away and gave it a thumbs up, saying it reminded him of Ben's days in the American Hockey League with... The Texas Stars.

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Fans and the team are hoping Ben's leadership lights a fire under Dallas, which is mired in an eight-game losing streak. The Stars have come close before, dropping three straight Western Conference finals, but they've never reached the Stanley Cup.

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His return comes at a perfect time, with the Kings up first, serving as an early test to see if Ben can shake off the rust and deliver the spark everyone needs.

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Meanwhile, the franchise sees him as the cornerstone who's defined them for over a decade, and tonight could mark the turning point they've been waiting for. DNN is sponsored by our partner. I got 99 problems, but sleep ain't one. Thanks to Sully Pillow.