Matthew Knies Sidelined with Lower-Body Injury, Day-to-Day for Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies, the 23-year-old left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Blues due to a lower-body injury. While the injury will cost him at least one game, he is considered day-to-day, with an estimated return date of November 20, 2025, suggesting his absence might not be prolonged. In 2025, Knies has recorded 5 goals, 17 assists, 2 power-play points, a plus/minus of 4, and 8 penalty minutes. He previously signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs in June 2025. In his absence, Sammy Blais is expected to enter the lineup, with Matias Maccelli and Bobby McMann likely seeing increased ice time.