Benn’s $5K Fine Sparks Debate: Was Scheifele’s Hit Simply Tough or Too Far?

You know, hockey’s playoff drama never fails to deliver — and the latest chapter between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets is no different. Jamie Benn, the Stars’ captain, just got dinged with a $5,000 fine after things got heated during Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal clash. This wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill tussle; with the Jets fighting to dodge elimination and holding a hefty 3-0 lead late in the third period, tempers flared hard. Benn’s grab on Mark Scheifele near the boards escalated pretty quickly, culminating in a punch that took both Scheifele and a linesman down to the ice. It’s the kind of moment that has playoff intensity seeping through every pore, with Benn now paying the steepest fine allowed under the league’s rules. The Star-Jets rivalry just keeps cooking, and with Game 6 looming in Dallas, you can bet this saga isn’t slowing down anytime soon. LEARN MORE