The Kraken center turned in a memorable first half of his official rookie season. So good it earned the 20-year-old a spot in the NHL All-Star festivities this coming weekend in south Florida.
But an injury that prevented Beniers from joining the Seattle lineup in this past weekend's final two home games is why the Kraken star is being replaced by Vegas center, Chandler Stephenson. The NHL announced the news Monday.
Beniers Out for All-Star Game
Injury that kept Kraken rookie sensation Matty Beniers out of lineup last two games prevents him from participating in NHL All-Star weekend
