Tuesday's game marks the elder Benn's first return to Dallas since being traded to Montreal last February, but the Benn bros. did already go head to head once before, at the Bell Centre last March.
And just like in that 4-1 Montreal win eight months ago, sibling rivalry will temporarily take center stage once the puck drops.
"It was good to say hi, but come game time, we'll put our friendships on hold for 60 minutes," added the Victoria, BC native.
SHINING STARS
The Stars meanwhile will have another familiar face in the lineup on Tuesday, as the Habs prepare to face Alexander Radulov for the first time since the former Canadiens forward signed with Dallas during the summer.
The Russian winger has 19 points (7G-12A) in his first 20 games with the Stars.
"He's going to be working tonight. He's a great player, and he's found a lot of success here early on," acknowledged Max Pacioretty. "That's not a surprise, because he's a talented player who works very hard. He's an easy guy to play with, and an energetic guy who motivates his team. I expect the best from him. Obviously he's going to come out and try to stick it to his old team, like everyone usually tries to do. It's our job to make life hard on him tonight."