Stars' Jamie Benn fined $5K for roughing Jets' Mark Scheifele

Field Level Media|published: Fri 16th May, 12:22 2025

May 15, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Brandon Tanev (73) jostles with Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (14) during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.

The Jets staved off elimination with a 4-0 victory over the Stars on Thursday. Dallas, which hosts Winnipeg in Game 6 on Saturday, leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

The fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.

Winnipeg was nursing a 3-0 lead with 6:32 remaining in the third period when Benn pulled down Scheifele near the boards.

The players were separated briefly and Scheifele was held by linesman Ryan Daisy when Benn unleashed a short jab to the jaw of the Jets forward. The blow caused both Scheifele and Daisy to fall to the ice.

Benn received a roughing minor and a 10-minute misconduct.

Jets forward Brandon Tanev, who attempted to intervene, was issued a game misconduct and Scheifele received a roughing penalty.

--Field Level Media

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