Benoit exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and returned to practice Thursday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit will presumably be an option for Friday's matchup with Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old defender has tallied two points through 25 contests this season.

Benoit submitted a positive COVID-19 test Thursday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit will almost certainly miss multiple contests as a result of his positive COVID-19 test. Brendan Guhle was recalled from AHL San Diego on Thursday to fill in until Benoit is cleared to return.

Benoit notched an assist, seven hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit helped out on Sam Carrick's third-period tally. The assist was just the second point in 17 games this year for Benoit. The 23-year-old defenseman should see a more regular role in the lineup in the near term with Josh Mahura (upper body) expected to miss at least a week. Jacob Larsson will push Benoit for playing time going forward, though neither is enough of a scorer to help in many fantasy formats.

Benoit has one goal in 12 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit has seen semi-regular playing time in competition with Josh Mahura for a spot on the third pairing alongside Kevin Shattenkirk. While the offense hasn't been there, Benoit has supplied 42 hits and a plus-1 rating this season. The 23-year-old blueliner shouldn't be expected to pick up the pace any time soon -- he's essentially a like-for-like replacement of Jani Hakanpaa, who the Ducks traded away last season.

Benoit was recalled from AHL San Diego on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

In four games with the Ducks this season, Benoit has averaged 14:31 of ice time and chipped in a goal and 13 hits. The team is off Saturday but hosts the Blues on Sunday, and it's unclear if Benoit will suit up for that one or serve as a healthy scratch.

Benoit was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit has a goal and 13 hits through four NHL games this season. He was sent down to make room on the roster for Friday's backup goalie, Lukas Dostal. The 23-year-old blueliner could return before Sunday's tilt with the Blues.

Benoit scored a goal, doled out three hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit scored his first NHL goal at 5:59 of the third period, and that was enough for the Ducks to force overtime. The undrafted 23-year-old has spent the bulk of the last two seasons with AHL San Diego, where he's not exactly known for his scoring prowess. The Quebec native will likely play on the third pairing when he's in the lineup -- he'll compete with Josh Mahura for playing time.

Benoit was summoned from AHL San Diego on Sunday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit got a brief taste of NHL action last year, going scoreless in six games with the Ducks. The 23-year-old managed just eight points in 38 regular-season AHL contests in 2020-21, as well, suggesting he won't be moving the fantasy needle anytime soon.

Benoit was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit suited up for six of the last seven games with Anaheim, tallying 20 hits and a minus-3 rating. The 22-year-old has eight points in 35 AHL games this season but will enter the 2021-22 season still in search of his first NHL point.

Benoit was assigned to the active roster and will make his NHL debut in Wednesday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Benoit was an undrafted free agent out of Shawinigan in the QMJHL, as he's produced eight points in 35 AHL games this season. Benoit possesses a big 6-foot-3 frame and will handle second-pairing duties with Kevin Shattenkirk for Wednesday's contest.