The Toronto Maple Leafs left winger exited a home tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday after a hard spill in the second period and did not return.
Matthew Knies put on a show with a three-point performance in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-3 victory on Monday, and as TSN's Mark Masters writes, his teammates have taken notice.
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.
What stands out most about Knies' game is his strength for a player who's that young. Within a heavy team that features the likes of Reaves, Steven Lorentz, and Simon Benoit, among others, the ...