April 10, 2025
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.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
March 1, 2025
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.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
February 1, 2025
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.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Toronto Maple Leafs PR
February 1, 2025
According to Mark Masters of TSN, Toronto Maple Leafs forwards John Tavares (lower body) and Matthew Knies (upper body) could return to the starting lineup on Saturday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers. Tavares has been sidelined over the past six games but has resumed skating this week, which is a positive sign. Knies has missed the last two contests and is trending towards a quick return. Before the injury, Tavares tallied four points over his previous six games. Across 44 total games, the 34-year-old has tallied 42 points. Knies was enjoying a nice offensive surge as he tallied 12 points, including seven goals in 10 games before his injury. Both forwards would be expected to return to the top six on Saturday night and would be viable options in DFS.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Masters
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