27-year-old, among the younger Leafs blueline players, part of depth behind the veteran core and a potential development piece for puck movement.

Benoit’s presence on the Leafs’ blue line contributed to the defensive pressure and turnover-driven moments that helped Detroit build its lead, with fantasy relevance rising in sets that feature speed against him.

Benoit has missed five days of camp but is skating on his own; Toronto doesn’t view the upper-body issue as serious, though lineup decisions could shift with his status.

Simon Benoit, who has scored two overtime goals in his playoff career, is making history and is a key figure for the Leafs in this series, reflecting his potential to impact the outcome of crucial games.

Simon Benoit, who has scored two overtime goals in his playoff career, is making history and is a key figure for the Leafs in this series, reflecting his potential to impact the outcome of crucial games.