Dallas Stars Captain Jamie Benn Suspended Two Games For Cross-Check

Stone Was Down on the Ice Drawing a Five-Minute Major

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been suspended two games for his cross-check on Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone in Game 3 of the Western Conference Second Round. The suspension was announced by the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.

Benn Was Ejected Just 153 Into Game 3

Benn was ejected from the game just 153 seconds into the first period after delivering a cross-check to the neck of Stone. Stone was down on the ice drawing a five-minute major for cross-checking at the time of the incident. Benn was assessed a five-minute major for cross-checking and a game misconduct.