Stars' Jamie Benn: Participates in optional skate

Benn (upper body) took part in the Stars' optional morning skate Thursday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.

Benn has been skating for nearly two weeks, but Thursday's morning skate was the first time that he was seen with the group since his surgery to repair a collapsed lung. It seems unlikely that he'll be available against the Ducks on Thursday, but he appears to be getting closer to returning to game action.