Knies scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Knies' second-period tally stretched the Maple Leafs' lead to 3-0 in the second period. He has three goals and five points over three outings since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him two contests. The winger has earned a career year in just 50 appearances, registering 21 goals and 36 points while adding 88 shots on net, 115 hits and a plus-1 rating. The sky's the limit for Knies as long as he remains on the top line.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Hits 20 goal plateau for first time
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Knies had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 win over Calgary on Tuesday.
He has two consecutive two-point games under his belt and eight points (four goals, four assists) in his last five appearances. Knies hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career, and his 35 points equal his career mark from last season. The leap forward in his game is obvious -- he hit 35 points in 80 games last season but pulled it off in 49 this year.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Two-point night in win
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Knies earned a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
He didn't skip a beat after missing two games due to a shoulder injury, stepping back onto the top line and first power-play unit. Knies is just two points from his career mark of 35 points. However, his shooting percentage (22.9) is significantly higher than his 13.0 from last season. Still, Knies has been a solid fantasy contributor with 19 goals and 113 hits through 48 appearances this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Returning from injury Saturday
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Knies (upper body) will be back in the lineup in Edmonton on Saturday. according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
Knies missed only a pair of games due to the injury. The 22-year-old is expected to return to the top line, alongside Auston Matthews. Knies has 18 goals, 13 assists and 109 hits over 47 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Placed on IR
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Knies (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Knies will switch places with Max Pacioretty (upper body), who was activated off IR prior to Wednesday's clash with Minnesota. At this point, the 22-year-old Knies may have to wait until after the 4 Nations Face-Off to get back into the lineup, though no official timeline has been announced.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Might be available for Saturday
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Knies (upper body) might be able to return Saturday versus Edmonton, according to Darren Dreger of TSN on Wednesday.
Knies is expected to miss his second straight game when the Maple Leafs face Minnesota on Wednesday, but that might be the extent of his time on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. He has 18 goals and 31 points over 47 outings in 2024-25. When healthy, Knies could play on the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, which would push Bobby McMann off that unit.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Injured Wednesday
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Knies (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.
Knies was hurt late in the second period and ruled out shortly after the start of the third. He took a hard hit on his last shift that led to his injury. Knies has earned 12 points over 11 contests in January, so his potential absence would be a big one for the Maple Leafs if he can't play Saturday in Ottawa.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Massive three-point effort
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Knies had two goals and an assist in Monday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.
When Knies steps into his power, Knies really steps into his power, and it's impressive. He has 18 goals, 31 points and 80 shots in 46 games. Knies is just four points from tying his rookie scoring mark, and he already has set a new high for goals. He's thriving in Craig Berube's north-south style, and a 35-goal season is within reach.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Three-game, five-goal streak
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Knies scored the game-winning goal Tuesday in a 3-2 victory over the Flyers.
Knies' goal gave him five during a three-game goal streak (seven points) after he went nine without a goal. The young wing is bursting with confidence. He's playing alongside Auston Matthews, and it's a matter of the superstar making the kid, at least right now. Knies is not as talented as his current exploits. But we'll take these goals 100 times out of 100.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Scores again Sunday
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Knies scored a goal, added two PIM and levied five hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
Knies didn't replicate his three-goal, two-assist performance from Saturday, but he looks to be much more comfortable in the lineup with Auston Matthews back in action. The 22-year-old Knies is a natural fit alongside his superstar teammate, which should lead to steady production going forward. Overall, Knies has 15 goals -- matching his total from 80 regular-season games in 2023-24 -- while adding 10 assists, 69 shots on net, 83 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 39 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Five-point outburst includes hattie
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Knies scored three goals and had five points in a 6-4 win over the Bruins on Saturday.
What a night. Knies scored his first NHL hat trick. In the process, he ended his point and goal droughts of five and nine games, respectively. Not surprisingly, Knies' offensive explosion coincided with the return of linemate Auston Matthews, who had missed six games because of an upper-body injury. Get the young winger back in your lineup. He won't soon have another five-point game, but he will generate offense playing alongside one of the NHL's best players.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Mired in goal drought
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Knies' goal drought stands at eight games after he was held off the score sheet Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Islanders.
Knies appeared to have snapped the slump early in the second period, but New York used a coach's challenge for goalie interference, and the call on the ice was overturned. Knies still seems to have coach Craig Berube's trust, as he plays mostly on one of the top two lines and gets first-unit power-play time. He also continues to lay hits. Knies, more than any other Leaf, might be the most affected by the absence of center Auston Matthews (upper body). His game is developing, but he still can't carry a line on his own.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: First goal in six games
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Knies scored a goal in a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.
He tipped a Mitch Marner shot past Ville Husso early in the third period to tie the game 2-2. Knies potted his first goal in six games. He's flirting with a 30-goal, 50-point pace this season, though his shooting percentage still hasn't stabilized. Knies has been successful on 22.9 percent of his shots, but he fired at 13.0 percent in his rookie season. Being lucky is good, but even that runs out.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Deposits empty-netter
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Knies scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Knies has three points over two games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He's immediately reclaimed a top-line role and is performing at that level as well. For the season, the 22-year-old winger has 10 goals, five assists, 40 shots on net, 47 hits and a plus-5 rating over 22 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Big game in return from injury
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Knies scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.
Knies missed two games with an upper-body injury before returning to action in Saturday's win. He opened the scoring in the first period when he redirected a puck past Andrei Vasilevskiy. Knies was strong on the puck, and that's great news for fantasy managers. He's found another gear in 2024-25, compiling nine goals and 14 points through 21 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Close to returning
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Knies (upper body) might be available for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Knies skated on the first power-play unit and top line during Friday's practice, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. The 22-year-old forward has missed the Maple Leafs' past two games due to the injury. He has eight goals and 12 points in 20 appearances in 2024-25.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: On injured reserve
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Knies (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Nov. 20.
Knies has eight goals and 12 points over 20 appearances in 2024-25. The Maple Leafs were already missing forwards Max Domi (lower body), Calle Jarnkrok (groin), David Kampf (lower body), Max Pacioretty (lower body), Ryan Reaves (suspension) and, of course, Auston Matthews (upper body), so Toronto is looking rather thin up front. Until some of those players start returning, Bobby McMann, Nicholas Robertson and Pontus Holmberg might be deployed regularly in a top-six capacity. Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin also made their season and NHL debut, respectively, Wednesday and figure to be part of the third line until the Maple Leafs start getting healthy.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Not playing Sunday
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Head coach Craig Berube said Friday that Knies (upper body) is improving but will not play Sunday versus Utah, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Knies left Wednesday's game versus Vegas after taking a big hit, courtesy of Zach Whitecloud. The 22-year-old Knies has eight goals and 12 points in 20 games this season. It's not yet clear when the Maple Leafs expect him to return, but his next chance to do so will be Wednesday against Florida.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Still being evaluated
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Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Knies (upper body) is still being evaluated but is "feeling okay," Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
Knies exited Wednesday's game against the Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury, and the severity of the issue isn't yet known. However, it's encouraging that the 22-year-old was feeling better a day after sustaining his injury, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. Whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against Utah remains to be seen.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Exits Wednesday's game
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Knies (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights.
Knies was injured on a Zach Whitecloud hit in the second period. The 22-year-old Knies had two goals and three assists over his previous six games before being held scoreless prior to his exit Wednesday. An update on his status should be available prior to the Maple Leafs' next game Sunday versus Utah.