The request to drop the casino part of Sands Corp's plan came hours before the full city council was set to consider a zoning change to move the development forward.

The resolution comes as Irving considers a casino and resort project proposed by the owners of the Dallas Mavericks.

Benn scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers. Benn got the Stars within two goals, scoring just 11 seconds after Mikko Rantanen netted his first goal as a Star in his team debut.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers hung on to beat the Dallas ... Johnston, Jamie Benn and Matt Dumba also scored for the Stars.

(Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars’ Esa Lindell (23) is helped off the ice by teammates Jamie Benn (14) and Ilya Lyubushkin (46) after being injured against the Edmonton Oilers ...

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz ... Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn and Matt Dumba also scored for the Stars.