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.

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.

Benoit (upper body) is participating in Wednesday's practice and is no longer wearing a non-contact jersey, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit had previously skated with the team while being ineligible for contact, so this is a key step in the right direction. That said, it remains unclear if Benoit will play in either of Toronto's final preseason games against Detroit on Thursday or Saturday. Benoit will likely have a third-pairing role if he's available for Toronto's regular-season opener against Montreal on Oct. 8.

Benoit (upper body) won't play at home against Montreal in preseason action Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit participated in Saturday's morning skate as the seventh defenseman, so he is closing in on a return. Benoit had one goal, 10 points, 59 PIM, 204 hits and 111 blocks over 78 regular-season appearances with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25.

Benoit (upper body) will not travel to Montreal on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit will miss the road contest against the Canadiens. He was injured early in training camp, and while the injury isn't considered serious, Benoit may not be available for Opening Night on Oct. 8. Benoit had one goal, nine assists, 59 PIM, 204 hits and 111 blocked shots across 78 regular-season contests in 2024-25.

Benoit (upper body) hasn't resumed participating in training camp, but head coach Craig Berube doesn't believe Benoit's injury is serious, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Although it's been five days since Benoit was on the ice with the Leafs, it makes sense to err heavily on the side of caution for even a minor injury during training camp. The 27-year-old had a goal, 10 points, 59 PIM, 204 hits and 111 blocks across 78 regular-season appearances with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25.

Benoit (upper body) will not suit up for Tuesday's home preseason game versus the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit has been dealing with an upper-body injury through the early portion of training camp, and it remains to be seen when he'll be good to go. Toronto's next exhibition contest is Thursday in Montreal.

Benoit (upper body) won't take part in Saturday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit had been skating alongside Oliver Ekman-Larsson at the beginning of training camp. They were also a pairing for the Maple Leafs during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Benoit had one goal, nine assists, 111 blocked shots and 204 hits in 78 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign.

Benoit scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Auston Matthews won a face-off in the left circle back to Benoit, who one-timed the bouncing puck past Linus Ullmark through traffic. It was his first NHL playoff goal; he has two points in three postseason games. Benoit is a hard-nosed sixth defender who has surprised with his offense this postseason.

Benoit notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit has two helpers over his last 12 outings, adding 25 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating in that span. The Maple Leafs are stretched thin on defense, so Benoit should continue to see top-four minutes to close out the regular season. He's matched his career high of 10 points while contributing 46 shots on net, 59 PIM, a plus-10 rating, 201 hits and 106 blocked shots over 76 appearances this season.