Benoit (upper body) is on the roster for Thursday's preseason game against the Red Wings, signaling that he'll be able to return.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit sustained an upper-body injury early in training camp, but he shed his non-contact jersey Wednesday and will return to game action a day later. Assuming he remains healthy ahead of Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against Montreal, Benoit will likely begin the year on the third pairing.