Benoit (upper body) is returning to the lineup for Monday's home contest against the Wild, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit will draw back into the lineup in a third-pairing capacity following a brief two-game absence. Due to the 27-year-old's return to game action, Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch Monday.

Benoit (upper body) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash in Winnipeg, per Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit was a late scratch in Vegas on Thursday and will miss his second straight game. Benoit has three assists, 104 hits and 67 blocked shots over 41 outings this season. Look for Philippe Myers to remain in the lineup in place of Benoit, though Matt Benning could make a rare appearance in the lineup.

Benoit (upper body) is expected to be available for Saturday's game versus the Jets, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit was a late scratch Thursday after participating at the morning skate. He's not expected to miss more time, though his status should be confirmed prior to Saturday's contest.

Benoit (upper body) won't play versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit was listed as out of the lineup, but the injury was only revealed just before puck drop. The 27-year-old defenseman hasn't missed a game due to an injury yet this season, though he has been out for five contests (three scratches, one personal, one illness). Philippe Myers will draw in on the third pairing Thursday to cover Benoit's absence.

Benoit logged an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit snapped a 12-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old defenseman has been a steady presence the lineup this season, providing some physicality but little offense. He's at three assists, 17 shots on net, 62 hits, 37 blocked shots, 17 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 25 appearances.

Benoit (personal) rejoined the Maple Leafs for practice Monday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit missed Saturday's game against the Penguins while tending to a personal matter, but he should be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Panthers. Across his 23 appearances this season, Benoit has logged two assists, 55 hits, 34 blocked shots and 17 PIM while averaging 18:02 of ice time.

Benoit (personal) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit has two assists, 17 PIM, 55 hits and 34 blocks in 23 appearances this year. Philippe Myers is set to draw into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 15 due to Benoit's absence.

Benoit (illness) practiced Friday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit was forced to miss Wednesday's tilt against Utah. The 27-year-old defenseman has two assists, 33 hits and 21 blocked shots across 13 appearances this season. Benoit has surpassed the 200-hit mark in each of his last three seasons and is on track to do so again in 2025-26. He should return to the lineup versus Boston on Saturday, with Dakota Mermis likely to be the odd-man out.

Benoit (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit is under the weather and will be forced to miss at least one game. The 27-year-old defenseman will be replaced by Dakota Mermis in Wednesday's lineup. It's not yet clear if Benoit will be available for Saturday's home game against the Bruins.

Benoit notched an assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit picked up his first point of the season on an Oliver Ekman-Larsson tally in the first period. The 27-year-old Benoit has brought plenty of grit to a third-pairing role, adding 10 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over four appearances. His lack of offense is too much to overcome for most fantasy managers -- the defenseman has never had more than 10 points in a season, but he has topped the 200-hit mark in three straight campaigns.