Knies notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Knies logged 19:52 of ice time to lead Toronto forwards in the blowout win. The winger has gone six games without a goal, but he has three assists in that span while maintaining his top-line role and a spot on the first power-play unit. For the season, he's up to 24 goals, 20 helpers, 113 shots on net, 149 hits and a minus-3 rating across 63 appearances.

Knies scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Knies found the back of the net with only five seconds left in the second period, and his tip-in gave Toronto a two-goal lead. Even though the Sharks would mount a comeback to win in the shootout, Knies at least managed to extend his point streak to four games. The 22-year-old winger has tallied three goals and two assists over that four-game stretch.

Knies produced a goal and an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Knies set up an Auston Matthews tally early in the middle stanza before potting a goal of his own at 19:59 of the same frame. Knies' marker was a true buzzer beater -- the on-ice officials had to review the play to make sure that there was enough time on the clock. The 22-year-old's point streak is at three games (two goals, two assists), and he's enjoying a breakout campaign playing alongside Matthews and Mitch Marner. Knies sits fifth on the club in scoring with 23 goals and 17 helpers through 56 appearances in 2024-25.

Knies scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Knies ended a four-game goal drought when he scored at 6:21 of the third period. His tally stood as the game-winner, his third such goal this season. The winger is up to 22 goals, 38 points, 93 shots on net, 124 hits and a plus-3 rating over 55 appearances. Knies has been a good fit by adding some grit on the top line, and he's likely to approach the 50-point mark by the end of the campaign if he can stay healthy.

Knies scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Knies' second-period tally stretched the Maple Leafs' lead to 3-0 in the second period. He has three goals and five points over three outings since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him two contests. The winger has earned a career year in just 50 appearances, earning 21 goals and 36 points while adding 88 shots on net, 115 hits and a plus-1 rating. The sky's the limit for Knies as long as he remains on the top line.

Knies had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 win over Calgary on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He has two consecutive two-point games under his belt and eight points (four goals, four assists) in his last five games. Knies hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career, and his 35 points equal his career mark from last season. The leap forward in his game is obvious -- he hit 35 points in 80 games last season, but pulled it off in 49 this year.

Knies (upper body) put up a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

He had been out a couple games due to injury, but didn't skip a beat stepping back onto the top line. Knies is just two points from his career mark of 35 points. But his shooting percentage is 22.9, which is significantly higher than his 13.0 from last season. Knies needs to be back in your lineup, irrespective of any concerns around that shooting percentage.

Knies (upper body) will be back in the lineup in Edmonton on Saturday. according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Knies missed only a pair of games due to the injury. The 22-year-old is expected to return to the top line, alongside Auston Matthews. Knies has 18 goals, 13 assists and 109 hits over 47 games this season.

Knies (upper body) is potentially an option to play versus the Oilers on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies looks set to return after a minimal stint on injured reserve. He'd likely slot back onto the top line after missing the previous two games. With John Tavares (lower body) also expected back, the Maple Leafs will need to make a couple of moves to free up roster spots.

Knies (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Knies will switch places with Max Pacioretty (upper body), who was activated off IR prior to Wednesday's clash with Minnesota. At this point, the 22-year-old Knies may have to wait until after the 4 Nations Face-Off to get back into the lineup, though no official timeline has been announced.