Knies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies would have been offer-sheet eligible July 1, so Toronto prioritized getting a long-term contract done with the 22-year-old winger, who broke out for 29 goals and 29 assists in 78 games during the 2024-25 regular season. Knies operated primarily as the top-line left wing on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. With Marner likely headed elsewhere this offseason, more of the offensive load could fall on Knies.

Knies (undisclosed) will play in Game 7 against Florida on Sunday, per Kristen Shilton of ESPN.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Knies scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

It was his third goal of the postseason. Knies bulled his way through two defenders after chipping the puck through them, and he broke in on Linus Ullmark and finished a deke over the netminder's blocker. Knies has three goals, six shots and seven hits in four games this postseason.

Knies scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

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. He has just four shots in three games.

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.

EDGE Analysis

Knies cashed in when the Senators were unable to control the puck in front of their next in the third period. The goal was the last one of the game. 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.

Knies registered two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Knies scored three goals, one on the power play and another the overtime winner, in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

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.