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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies sustained an undisclosed injury in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Boston. He was limited to six shifts and saw action for only 3:18. Knies' exit leaves him with a question mark for Saturday's matchup against Montreal. The 21-year-old has contributed 11 goals and 28 points in 61 games, with 86 shots on net and 127 hits. Tyler Bertuzzi and Calle Jarnkrok received opportunities with the top line after Knies' exit on Thursday. Pontus Holmberg will likely come into the lineup for Knies if he doesn't get better by Saturday.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is good to go for Thursday's contest against the New York Islanders after suffering a lower-body injury in practice on Wednesday. The rookie skated as part of the Maple Leafs' optional skate on Thursday morning and declared himself good to go afterward. Knies has been deployed in a key role on the Leafs' top line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner this season, registering eight goals and 15 points across 36 games. However, he has just one goal and two points across his last 10 games after snapping a five-game pointless drought with an assist in a 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks his last time out. His fantasy value isn't where is needs to be to be considered off the waiver wire at this time.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies left Wednesday's practice early with an apparent lower-body injury. The young winger needed help to get off the ice, but Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe hasn't ruled him out for Thursday's meeting with the Islanders. Knies hasn't been very prolific during his rookie year, posting 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 36 outings, but he's been working as a first-line winger, and Toronto would definitely miss his physicality. The 21-year-old is among the team leaders with 63 hits.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (illness) is ready to return to the lineup on Saturday against Pittsburgh. The talented winger has missed a pair of games this week due to an illness but has said that he expects to play against the Penguins. Knies skated with Auston Matthews and William Nylander on the first line during the morning skate. He's struggled lately, logging only one point in six outings, but it should be only a matter of time before he finds his feet if he sticks to Toronto's two top scorers on the first line. For the entire season, Knies has posted six goals and five assists in 25 appearances.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies played a key role in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win at Tampa Bay, scoring twice and recording one assist. Both of his goals came inside the final eight minutes of regulation when the Maple Leafs erased a 3-1 deficit. Knies contributed a bit of everything in the contest, logging three shots on goal, one block, two penalty minutes, and one hit while finishing with a plus-two rating. These are the first points of the campaign for the highly-rated winger. Knies failed to live up to his preseason hype in the first few games, but he should take off now after moving to the second line.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies has enjoyed a very productive preseason by collecting five points in four games. The 20-year-old started out with a trio of assists, and he scored in back-to-back games versus the Canadiens over the weekend, including a short-handed game-winning marker. Knies has been prolific in the attack, and he's also turning heads with his defensive play. There's a spot on John Tavares' line reserved for Knies for the start of the season, and if his preseason efforts are anything to go by, the University of Minnesota product appears ready to take the league by storm in 2023-24.
Matthew Knies Will Miss Game 3 And 4 Against Florida
Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies will be out (concussion) for Games 3 and 4 versus Florida. During Game 2 on Thursday, Knies, a forward, left the ice at 16:23 of the first period after being hit. Knies has contributed one goal and three assists in the seven playoff games he's suited up for. He played for the University of Minnesota before signing a three-year entry-level contract after the college hockey season.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (concussion) will be out of action for at least two games. He was injured in a battle with Florida's forward Sam Bennett in Thursday's Game 2 of the second-round series, and Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe has even said that it's unlikely Knies returns in the series. However, he's been initially ruled out for two games. Knies has made a big impact for the Maple Leafs with four points and 15 hits in seven playoff appearances, and his absence will definitely be felt.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies saw Thursday's Game 2 against Florida end early for him after he suffered an undisclosed injury on a hit by Panthers forward Sam Bennett. The incident occurred in the middle of the first frame and Knies initially stayed in the game, but the team ruled him out early in the second. Knies ended up playing for only 4:47. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe noted after the game that Knies' condition was "not positive". A severe injury would be a bitter blow for Knies, who made his NHL debut late in the regular season and who had worked his way all the way up to the first line in the playoffs. Knies was riding a three-game point streak prior to Thursday night, and he boasts one goal and three assists in total for the postseason.
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