Knies grabbed an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Yes, it was on John Tavares' empty-net goal, but a guy has to start somewhere. It was Knies' first point in five games and just his second (two assists) in nine contests. He has just two goals in his last 19 games. Knies has been a playmaker most of the season -- he has just seven goals and 23 assists in 33 games. The Leafs' top players have been in deep slumps for the last while, and Knies has not been immune to it himself. He has continued to dish out hits (83), so when he's scoring, he's one of the rare all-rounders in fantasy.

Knies had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

His goal was a highlight reel snipe. Knies poked the puck away from Shayne Gostisbehere at the Canes' offensive blue line and kept possession after the defender mauled him to the ice at Toronto's offensive blue line. He then fended off Sebastian Aho near the right hash marks before flipping a backhand over Frederik Andersen's glove. Knies' goal came early in the second period, and it made the score 3-1. He has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last seven games (17 shots) and 28 points, including seven goals, in 24 games. Knies currently sits third on the team scoring list behind William Nylander and John Tavares.

Knies had two assists in a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Knies is on a three-game, four-point (one goal, three assists) scoring streak since his return from injury, and his 26 points, including 20 helpers, in 22 games put him in an eight-player tie for 29th overall in the NHL. Knies has elevated his game in a big way this season, and he continues to lay hits (57) which elevates his value in a lot of formats.

Knies scored a goal Friday in a 4-2 loss to Washington. He also had four hits.

EDGE Analysis

Knies took a feed from Auston Matthews, who got the puck in the right corner, and he wired a snap shot past Logan Thompson from the slot. Knies has a point in each of the two games (one goal, one assist) since his return from injury absence, and he has five shots in that span. Overall, he has six goals, 18 assists, 57 hits and 47 shots in 21 games.

Knies notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Knies supplied a helper on William Nylander's game-winning goal at 4:40 of overtime. The 23-year-old Knies returned from a three-game absence due to a lower-body injury and immediately stepped back onto the top line, logging 21:25 of ice time. The power winger is at five goals, 23 points, 44 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-3 rating in 20 appearances, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to have him active.

Knies (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Columbus on Wednesday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies figures to get back into a top-six role, with Easton Cowan the potential odd man out. The 23-year-old Knies will look to get out of his five-game goal drought versus a Blue Jackets squad that is giving up 3.26 goals per game, eighth most in the NHL.

Head coach Craig Berube said Monday that Knies (lower body) is close to returning to game action, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies has missed the last three games due to his lower-body injury. While his status for Wednesday's matchup against Columbus is still up in the air, Berube suggested that Knies' status could be determined as early as Tuesday. Even if Knies is unable to suit up against the Blue Jackets, he should remain day-to-day and doesn't appear to be facing a long-term absence.

Head coach Craig Berube said Friday that Knies (lower body) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Canadiens, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies participated in Friday's practice session, but he'll likely be unavailable for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a lower-body injury. Auston Matthews (lower body) is also doubtful, so Bobby McMann and Max Domi will likely continue to handle top-six roles.

Knies (lower body) will miss Thursday's tilt against Columbus, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Knies is set to miss his second straight game. He has five goals and 22 points in 19 appearances in 2025-26. With Auston Matthews also out, Bobby McMann and Max Domi are serving in the top six.

Knies (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The injury will cost Knies at least one game, but he is considered day-to-day, so his absence might not linger for long. Sammy Blais is likely to enter the lineup for the Maple Leafs, but Matias Maccelli and Bobby McMann are the players who should see the largest bumps in ice time.