Benoit will be a healthy scratch Thursday against the Oilers, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News. Despite the team's struggles, the Sabres will keep the same lineup they had against Calgary. Benoit, who has six points in 33 games, will be a healthy scratch alongside Nikita Zadorov. The 31-year-old has served as a depth defenseman for much of the season. He provides some offensive value when he plays, but the team's forwards are struggling, so chances are few and far between. Zadorov will likely dress Friday against Vancouver while Benoit's status is TBD.