Mats Zuccarello Injured in First Game With Stars, Out Four Weeks

Benn is day-to-day while Zuccarello is expected to miss four weeks.

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

CHICAGO — Dallas forwards Jamie Benn and Mats Zuccarello exited the Stars game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday because of upper-body injuries. Benn is ruled day-to-day, while newly-acquired Zuccarello is expected to miss four weeks. 

Benn, who has 21 goals and 20 assists in 61 games, was hurt during the first shift of the game and went to the dressing room for evaluation.

This was the end of the first shift of the game for Jamie Benn. Doesn't look like too much, but we'll see. pic.twitter.com/cqywPA4Cst

— Matthew DeFranks (@MDeFranks) February 24, 2019

After the second intermission, Dallas announced Zuccarello would not return to the game. He was hurt while blocking a shot in the second period.

Mats Zuccarello blocks shot in last minute of 2nd Period. Out for game pic.twitter.com/3JUZNn2R6Z

— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) February 24, 2019

Zuccarello was traded to the Stars Friday night after spending nine seasons with the New York Rangers. The winger had a goal and an assist before exiting the game. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.