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Matthew Knies Fantasy Stats

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Columbus Blue Jackets

Left Winger #89

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  227 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 17, 2002 (24)
ESPN Eligible C, RW

2026-27 Rankings

Current LW59

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2022-23TORLW313.6001140.000022+1
2023-24TORLW80448.0215203511513.00003045+9
2024-25TORLW78689.83929295815219.15024143+7
2025-26TORLW79673.12623436614016.46103229-30
2026-27CBJLW1582.16257219.510024-2
Career 255 1906.6 73 69 98 167 432 16.0 12 1 2 107 123 -15

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Oct 17, 2026 CBJNYRLW3.0100020.0000000
Oct 18, 2026 CBJMINLW1.5000010.000000-1
Oct 20, 2026 CBJTORLW4.5100030.000002-1
Oct 24, 2026 CBJVEGLW4.3100020.0000100
Oct 27, 2026 CBJPHILW6.5101110.000000+1
Oct 29, 2026 CBJCARLW1.5000010.000000-2
Oct 31, 2026 CBJDALLW0.010000000000
Nov 3, 2026 CBJCOLLW0.000000000020
Nov 5, 2026 CBJDALLW6.5001110.000000+1
Nov 6, 2026 CBJBUFLW6.5001110.000000-1
Last 10 34.3 5 0 3 3 12 0.0 0 0 0 1 4 -3

Matthew Knies News

Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Acquire Matthew Knies

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired winger Matthew Knies in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. He was part of a six-player deal that also sent Columbus defenseman Emil Andrae, winger Steven Lorentz, and a second-round draft pick. Knies had a productive 2025-26 season (66 points in 79 games), but his name often surfaced in trade rumors. Now, the American winger will start a new chapter in his career in Columbus. Knies could see more ice time with the Blue Jackets, boosting his fantasy appeal.
Sep 29   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Dishes Out Three Assists in Tuesday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies set up three goals in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators. Knies was quiet for most of the game and registered all of his assists inside the final 10 minutes. Auston Matthews benefited from Knies' excellent passing ability on two occasions, while William Nylander also scored thanks to his feed. Notably, two of the goals were scored during an empty-net situation. Knies has made a good start on Toronto's top line, recording six points (one goal and five assists) in four games. His work without the puck also deserves a mention, as Knies is tied for the most hits on the Maple Leafs roster with 14.
Oct 15, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Ready for Bigger Role With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies feels ready to take on a bigger role with the team this season. "I have to perform better and take on a little bit more ice time or take on a bigger role," Knies told The Athletic's Joshua Kloke. "If that's what's needed and expected, then you know I'm going to be ready for it and hopefully successful in those areas." Toronto has a large hole to fill up front after Mitch Marner moved to Vegas. Knies is among the players expected to step up, especially since he's set to begin the first season of a six-year, $46.5 million contract. Last season, Knies recorded 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists) in 78 games with 182 hits. His numbers are likely to rise with more usage.
Sep 10, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Inks Six-Year Extension with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies has signed a multi-year extension with the team. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Knies has agreed to a six-year, $46.5 million deal. The 22-year-old was set to become a restricted free agent next week. Following a 35-point rookie campaign, Knies took a significant leap during his sophomore year, finishing the 2024-25 season with 29 goals and 58 points in 78 games. He was third on the team with 182 hits, adding physicality to the first line. Knies' role and his fantasy value should only continue to grow in Toronto.
Jun 29, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Wants to Stay in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies is set to become a restricted free agent but has expressed his desire to remain with the team. "I want to be here, I want to play here, that's all that really matters to me," Knies said Tuesday. Knies took a significant leap in 2024-25, flirting with a 60-point campaign after recording 35 points during his first full season last year. He had 29 goals and 29 assists in 78 games, while dishing out 182 hits. The Phoenix-born power forward will turn 23 early next season and still has plenty of room to grow, meaning the Maple Leafs likely won't get his services cheaply.
May 20, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Good to Go Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (undisclosed) will play against the Florida Panthers in Game 7 on Sunday. The 22-year-old was banged up in Friday's Game 6, leaving him questionable for Sunday's action. However, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has confirmed that Knies will be in the lineup. Only William Nylander has scored more goals for Toronto this postseason than Knies, who boasts five goals with 29 shots on goal. In 12 outings, he has also collected a couple of assists while dishing out 31 hits. Knies is set to remain on the top line on Sunday and will skate with the first power-play unit.
May 18, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Questionable for Game 7

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (undisclosed) may not be available for Sunday's Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. The 22-year-old was injured in Game 6 on Friday night, logging only 13:01 of ice time. Playing on the first line, Knies has averaged over 20 minutes on the ice for the postseason. The Panthers have kept Knies quiet, but he has played his part in Toronto's success with five goals and two assists in 12 games. If he is unavailable on Sunday, the Maple Leafs would also lose some physicality from the lineup, as Knies has averaged 3.1 hits per game during the postseason. Veteran Max Pacioretty, who scored the second goal in Friday's 2-0 win, may be asked to move up in the lineup to fill in for Knies.
May 17, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Pots Game-Winner Monday Night

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies had his first career multi-point playoff game in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers. The 22-year-old assisted Chris Tanev on Toronto's fourth goal and took care of the fifth one himself, putting Toronto 5-3 up with six minutes left in regulation. Knies' goal came at a crucial moment, as the Panthers had crawled back into the game with two third-period tallies. Toronto's young winger has been one of the sharpest goal-scorers in the 2025 postseason, finding the back of the net four times. However, he has yet to record any assists through seven games. In the regular season, Knies had the same number of goals and assists (29) in 78 outings.
May 6, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Nets Hat Trick In Overtime Win

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies starred with a hat trick in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He completed his second three-goal game of the season with the decisive tally in the extra frame. Knies is the first Maple Leafs player since Mats Sundin in 2006 to cap off a hat trick in overtime. The 22-year-old has posted multiple points in four of his last eight appearances, reaching 29 goals and 26 assists for the season with 74 games played. Knies is in a strong position to add to his total in the final few games as he continues to roll on the first line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, both of whom also finished Wednesday's win with three points.
Apr 10, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Nets Game-Winner On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies scored the game-winner to lift Toronto to victory over the New York Rangers on Friday evening. Even though the Rangers dominated the shot total, Knies was able to break the stalemate in the third period when he beat New York netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. Knies also logged one hit and blocked shot in this contest. This outing snapped Knies's four-game goal drought. During this minor slump, Knies tallied just one helper and averaged one shot on goal per game. However, before this skid, the 22-year-old tallied nine points (five goals, four helpers) with two shots on goal per game with 2.3 hits per game. Fantasy managers should continue to view Knies as a solid option in DFS as he plays alongside Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews on the top forward line.
Mar 1, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Rejoins Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) will return to action in Saturday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been activated from Injured Reserve after Knies sat out two games with an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old will continue to accompany Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner on the first line. It has been a successful campaign for Knies, who sits on 18 goals and 31 points in 47 games. He also keeps himself busy without the puck and has recorded 109 hits, ranking third on the Maple Leafs roster.
Feb 1, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Targeting Saturday Return

According to Darren Dreger of TSN, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) is hoping to return to action on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Knies sustained this injury on January 22 during their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Knies sat out on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators and will now miss his second-straight contest on Wednesday evening against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, Knies tallied 12 points (seven goals, five assists) over his previous 10 contests. During this stretch, he has held a +2 rating while totaling 33 hits and eight blocked shots. While sidelined this evening, fantasy managers should expect Bobby McMann to continue to operate as the top left wing alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
Jan 29, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Has No Timeline To Return, Deemed Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies (upper body) is day-to-day after leaving Wednesday's game early with an upper-body injury. Knies wasn't given a timeline to return, so it is unlikely that he will come back for Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators. Knies has been a key part of Toronto's first line this season, scoring 18 goals and 13 assists while adding 81 shots and 109 hits. Bobby McMann will take Knies' spot on the first line and could be a quality addition in fantasy as he also has a spot on the Leafs' top powerplay unit.
Jan 24, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Sustains Upper Body Injury

According to the team, Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) sustained an injury during Wednesday's contest. Knies suffered the injury in the second frame and did not return for the third. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status before their contest on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. The 22-year-old tallied four points over his previous two contests entering Wednesday and has scored 12 points (seven goals, five helpers) over his last nine. Overall, he is on pace to smash his previous career-highs. The Maple Leafs placed left wing Max Pacioretty (upper body) on the injured reserve on Wednesday, which is another blow to the Maple Leaf offense. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Bobby McMann or William Nylander to move up to the top line.
Jan 23, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Tallies Three Points In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies tallied three points during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday evening. Knies would tally the primary assist on Auston Matthew's opening goal of the contest. Later in the second, Knies would find the back of the net with a snap shot. Later in the third, Knies would strike again, this time on the power-play. During the contest, he tallied four total shots on goal with a +1 rating. Over his previous nine games, Knies has begun to heat up as he has tallied 12 points (seven goals, five helpers). During this stretch, he averaged two shots per goal per game with 30 hits and eight blocked shots. Knies remains a strong value play in favorable matchups in DFS and a solid contributor in standard leagues, playing alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
Jan 21, 2025   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Rejoins Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Saturday against Tampa Bay. He's set to land on the top line and the first power-play unit. In 20 contests, Knies has contributed eight goals and four assists while averaging 2.4 hits. Toronto also welcomes Auston Matthews (upper body) back on Saturday, giving the team a lot more firepower. Knies and Matthews will be joined on the first line by William Nylander, who has been on a hot streak lately with three multi-point performances in five games.
Nov 30, 2024   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Nov. 20. In a corresponding move, the Leafs recalled forward Alexander Nylander to the NHL roster. Knies left Wednesday's game with an upper-body injury but will now miss an extended period. Before the injury, Knies spent most of his time playing on the top unit alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and tallied 12 points (eight goals, four assists) through 20 games. With several other Toronto forwards currently sidelined, fantasy managers should expect the top six to remain relatively fluid until they receive reinforcements. Bobby McMann played on the top line in their previous match alongside John Tavares and Mitch Marner.
Nov 23, 2024   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies didn't finish Wednesday's 3-0 win over Vegas due to an upper-body injury. He was hurt on a hit by Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud, finishing with 9:28 of ice time. Knies has picked up a bit of form lately and boasts 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 20 games for the season. Toronto has already lost several forwards to injury, giving Pontus Holmberg a top-six job. The injuries also allowed Fraser Minten to make his season debut on Wednesday. Holmberg and Minten each scored in Wednesday's win.
Nov 21, 2024   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Bangs In Overtime Winner In Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies kept the team's playoff hopes alive in a 2-1 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins. Knies pounced on a rebound in front of the net early in overtime and cut their series deficit to 3-2. The 21-year-old was the first rookie to score an overtime-winner in an elimination game for the Leafs, a fact that is hard to believe for a franchise that has been around for over 100 years. Knies now has a pair of goals in the series and should continue to see top-six ice time, even if Auston Matthews returns to the fold.
May 1, 2024   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Stays Hot With 15th Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies bagged his 15th goal of the season as the team snuck past Pittsburgh 3-2 in overtime on Monday night. The 21-year-old has hit top gear near the end of the regular season, scoring in three of his last four appearances and averaging a point per game for the last seven games. Knies has had a couple of bad scoring slumps, but it's still been a decent rookie campaign for him, with 35 points collected in 75 games. He also leads all forwards on the Maple Leafs squad with 159 hits.
Apr 9, 2024   
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