US EditionStars Captain Benn Fined for Sucker-Punching Jets Centre Scheifele
- During the third period of Game 5 on May 15, 2025, in Winnipeg, Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn delivered a surprise punch to Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets.
- The incident followed escalating tensions in a playoff series where the Jets sought their first road win to stay alive in the best-of-seven second-round match.
- Benn received a minor roughing penalty and a 10-minute misconduct, while Scheifele, who was being held back by a linesman before both fell, got a two-minute roughing minor.
- The NHL fined Benn US$5,000 for the punch that occurred at 13:28 of the third period, and the Jets won 4-0, cutting the Stars' series lead to 3-2.
- The result forces a Game 6 on Saturday in Dallas, with the Jets aiming for their first playoff road win and the series winner facing the Edmonton Oilers next.
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Stars-Jets game ends with ugly sucker punch in chaotic scene: ‘He just popped him’
Amid a listless 4-0 loss to the Jets in Game 5, Dallas captain Jamie Benn sucker punched Winnipeg center Mark Scheifele during the third period with his team trailing by three goals.
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