Knies (undisclosed) will play in Game 7 against Florida on Sunday, per Kristen Shilton of ESPN.
Knies sustained an injury late in the first period during Friday's 2-0 win over the Panthers in Game 6. He didn't leave the contest but logged only 13:01 of playing time. However, Knies will see regular deployment in Game 7 against Florida while skating on the top line and seeing time on the first power-play combination. He has registered five goals, seven points, 29 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 31 hits through 12 appearances this postseason.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Status uncertain for Game 7
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Knies (undisclosed) was injured in Game 6 versus the Panthers on Friday and is questionable to play in Game 7 on Sunday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Knies played 13:01 in Game 6, but he was laboring through many of his shifts after taking a hit late in the first period. The winger's potential absence could stretch the Maple Leafs' wing depth thin. If he can't play, Nicholas Robertson could draw into the lineup, though Max Pacioretty would be most likely to get a top-six promotion for Game 7.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Two points in Game 3 loss
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Knies recorded a goal, an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss against the Panthers in Game 3.
Knies recorded three goals in Toronto's first-round series against the Senators, and he's improved in Round 2 against the Panthers. He also recorded a one-goal, one-assist performance in Game 1, giving him four points over his last three appearances. The left winger had a career-high 58 points across 78 outings during the 2024-25 regular season, and he's carried over that success into the playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Pots winner in Game 1
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Knies scored the game-winning goal and added an assist Monday in the Maple Leafs' 5-4 victory over the Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round series.
With Toronto on its heels late in the third period as Florida attempted to mount a furious comeback from a 4-1 deficit, Knies jumped on a clearing attempt by Mitch Marner for a partial breakaway and beat Sergei Bobrovsky with a nifty backhand to seal the win for the Leafs. It was Knies' fourth goal in seven games to begin the team's playoff run, but Monday's effort was his first multi-point performance.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Nets third goal this postseason
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Knies scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa in Game 4.
It was his third goal of the postseason. Knies bulled his way past two defenders after chipping the puck through them. He then broke in on Linus Ullmark and finished a deke over the netminder's blocker. In addition to his three goals, Knies has six shots and seven hits in four games this postseason.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Another power-play snipe
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Knies scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.
His goal came when Knies fired a centering pass toward the net that deflected off Shane Pinto's skate in front and trickled over the goal line on the power play. It was his second goal this postseason; both snipes came on the power play. Knies has looked sharp this postseason, but we'd like to see him fire the puck a bit more, as he has just four shots in three games.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Tacks on power-play goal
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Knies scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Senators in Game 1.
Knies cashed in for the game's final goal when the Senators were unable to control the puck in front of their net in the third period. Knies' physical playing style sets him up well to be an impact player in the postseason. He had a strong regular season with 29 goals, 29 assists, 15 power-play points and 182 hits over 78 appearances while mainly playing on the top line.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Helps on first and last goals
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Knies registered two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.
Knies set up Auston Matthews on the opening tally and also helped out on Scott Laughton's game-winner in overtime. Knies has four goals and five assists over eight contests in April, so he looks ready to have a breakout on a bigger stage in the postseason. He put up an impressive 29 goals, 29 assists, 152 shots on net, 182 hits and a plus-7 rating over 78 regular-season outings.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Bags second career hat trick
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Knies scored three goals, one on the power play and another the overtime winner, in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Lightning.
It was the 22-year-old's second career hat trick, as the Maple Leafs' top line of Knies, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner combined for all four of the team's goals and nine total points. With four games left on Toronto's regular-season schedule, Knies needs one more tally to reach 30 for the first time in his career.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Registers helper Saturday
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Knies logged an assist, six shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Knies has a goal and six assists over his last six outings after helping out on an Auston Matthews tally late in the third period. The 22-year-old Knies is up to 26 goals, 26 helpers, 139 shots on net, 178 hits, 41 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 72 contests overall. As long as he stays on the top line, he'll be a strong all-around option for fantasy managers.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Earns two points in win
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Knies scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.
Knies has six points over his last five outings. The 22-year-old's tally ended a five-game goal drought, and it was the game-winner. For the season, the winger has 26 goals (five game-winners), 51 points, 133 shots on net, 174 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 71 appearances. He continues to serve as a power winger on the Maple Leafs' top line.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Grabs pair of power-play assists
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Knies logged two power-play assists, three shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Sharks.
This was Knies' second two-assist game in a row, as well as his third multi-point outing in March. The 22-year-old has racked up three goals and eight assists over 13 contests this month. Knies continues to thrive on the top power-play unit, and he's up to 49 points (14 on the power play), 126 shots, 166 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 68 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Eleven points in last 14 games
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Knies picked up two assists in a 7-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He also delivered six hits.
One of the helpers came on the power play. It was Knies' first multi-point game since March 2. Still, he has 11 points, including four on the power play, in his last 14 games. Knies continues to pad his offensive totals, and he has 25 goals, 22 assists, 123 shots and 163 hits. All are career marks, except hits, but Knies needs just six of those to tie his best (169).
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Hits 25-goal mark
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Knies scored a goal in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.
His goal stood as the winner. Knies roared off the bench and William Nylander found him from behind the net. He scored from between the circles. Knies has 25 goals, 20 assists and 119 shots -- all career highs -- in 65 games this season. And he's on pace for a possible 30-goal season. Last year, there were just 47 NHLers who hit that mark. Knies' future potential is manifesting itself quickly. He has just 148 regular-season games under his belt.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Supplies helper in win
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Knies notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Flames.
Knies logged 19:52 of ice time to lead Toronto forwards in the blowout win. The winger has gone six games without a goal, but he has three assists in that span while maintaining his top-line role and a spot on the first power-play unit. For the season, he's up to 24 goals, 20 helpers, 113 shots on net, 149 hits and a minus-3 rating across 63 appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Scores 24th goal of season
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Knies scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.
Knies found the back of the net with only five seconds left in the second period, and his tip-in gave Toronto a two-goal lead. Even though the Sharks would mount a comeback to win in the shootout, Knies at least managed to extend his point streak to four games. The 22-year-old winger has tallied three goals and two assists over that four-game stretch.
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Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Two points in victory
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Knies produced a goal and an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.
Knies set up an Auston Matthews tally early in the middle stanza before potting a goal of his own at 19:59 of the same frame. Knies' marker was a true buzzer beater -- the on-ice officials had to review the play to make sure that there was enough time on the clock before the puck crossed the goal line. The 22-year-old's point streak is at three games (two goals, two assists), and he's enjoying a breakout campaign playing alongside Matthews and Mitch Marner. Knies sits fifth on the club in scoring with 23 goals and 17 helpers through 56 appearances in 2024-25.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-2, 210 lbs
Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ
Age: 22
Experience: 2
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