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Matthew Knies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, reflecting his strong performance and potential, and avoiding free agency; the team also made other roster moves including trading Mitch Marner and signing Vinni Lettieri.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies will miss the next two games of the Eastern Conference Second Round and could be out for the remainder of the series due to a concussion sustained in Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. The Panthers lead the best-of-7 series 2-0. Despite losing both games at home, the Maple Leafs remain confident they can get back into the series.
Toronto Maple Leafs' rookie forward Matthew Knies will miss at least two games due to a concussion sustained during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the Florida Panthers. Knies was checked into the boards by Panthers forward Sam Bennett, who was later penalized and fined for cross-checking Michael Bunting in the head. The Maple Leafs trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Matthew Knies was left dazed and confused after a hit from Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett, who escaped punishment from the referees. Knies did not return to the game and his status moving forward is uncertain. Leafs veterans voiced concern about Bennett's play on their young teammate. The Panthers' physical play has become a rallying point around the room, but Bennett's takedown of Knies has raised questions about their reputation. If Knies is unavailable for Game 3, it would be a significant loss for the Leafs.
Matthew Knies, a 20-year-old rookie for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has impressed coach Sheldon Keefe in his first two playoff games, including recording his first NHL playoff point in Game 3. Knies replaced the suspended Michael Bunting and will look to solidify his spot in the lineup in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.