Benn scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers. Benn got the Stars within two goals, scoring just 11 seconds after Mikko Rantanen netted his first goal as a Star in his team debut. Benn has three goals and six helpers over 12 contests since the start of February as he continues to make an impact from the third line.

In addition to acquiring Mikko Rantanen, the Dallas Stars make another pivotal move, signing Wyatt Johnston to a five-year extension. The 21-year-old centre has quickly developed into a key piece of the team’s core,

Stars: Rantanen wore No. 96 after being traded to the Stars by Carolina at Friday’s trade deadline and then signing an eight-year deal worth $96 million. He picked up an assist on the Stars’ opening goal by Johnston and then scored his 28th on a third-period power play.

The Stars have signed young forward Wyatt Johnston to a massive contract extension just after trading for Mikko Rantanen

The Stars are reportedly willing to offer Mikko Rantanen a large chunk of change to sign in Dallas before the NHL Trade Deadline.

Since his debut season in 2022-23, it’s been clear that the Dallas Stars’ future revolves around forward Wyatt Johnston.