Head coach Craig Berube said Friday that Knies (upper body) is improving but will not play Sunday versus Utah, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies left Wednesday's game versus Vegas after taking a big hit, courtesy of Zach Whitecloud. The 22-year-old Knies has eight goals and 12 points in 20 games this season. It's not yet clear when the Maple Leafs expect him to return, but his next chance to do so will be Wednesday against Florida.

Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Knies (upper body) is still being evaluated but is "feeling okay," Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knies exited Wednesday's game against the Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury, and the severity of the issue isn't yet known. However, it's encouraging that the 22-year-old was feeling better a day after sustaining his injury, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. Whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against Utah remains to be seen.

Knies (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Knies was injured on a Zach Whitecloud hit in the second period. The 22-year-old Knies had two goals and three assists over his previous six games before being held scoreless prior to his exit Wednesday. An update on his status should be available prior to the Maple Leafs' next game Sunday versus Utah.

Knies scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Evan Bouchard attempted a breakout pass from deep in his zone and fired a perfect gift to Knies in the slot, who wired the puck past a stunned Stuart Skinner. He has a point in each of his last two games, and five points (two goals, three assists) in his last six appearances. We'd like to see Knies shoot a bit more -- he has just six shots in his past six outings, and that will catch up to a guy, especially one with an abnormally-high 22.2 percent shooting rate.

Knies logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Knies set up a William Nylander tally in the third period. Knies also had a goal overturned in the contest. The 22-year-old winger has four points over his last five contests and continues to see top-line usage and power-play time. He's up to seven goals, four assists, 35 shots on net, 43 hits and eight PIM over 18 games in what's shaping up to be a breakout campaign.

Knies had a goal and an assist in a 4-0 victory over Boston on Tuesday. Both came on the power play.

EDGE Analysis

Knies was parked in front of the net in the third, and he deflected a shot from William Nylander at the top of the crease. He has seven goals, two assists, 35 hits and 32 shots in 14 games this season. Those seven goals put him second on the team goal list behind William Nylander (10) -- yes, he's currently ahead of Auston Matthews. Knies has seized the opportunity to show off his north-south skills to gain the confidence of new coach Craig Berube, and his game has taken a big step forward.

Knies scored a goal Thursday in a 4-1 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

It was an easy tap-in from the slot on a touch pass from Mitch Marner. Knies has goals in three straight games and five in his past six games. His 22.2 shooting percentage is sky high, so expect a slow down. But Knies is in a prime spot with Marner and Auston Matthews, so the power winger is going to score. Keep him rolling.

Knies scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday's 6-4 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Knies has scored four times over the last five games, and he has a goal in each of the last two contests. The 22-year-old winger has seized his opportunity on the top line, and he's also seeing 2:11 per game on the power play. He's at five tallies, one assist, 25 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-2 rating through 10 outings in 2024-25.

Knies scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Knies opened the scoring 35 ticks into the second period. The winger has scored three times over his last four games, and he's up to four goals, one assist, 22 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-2 rating over nine outings this season. As long as he sticks on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, Knies has the potential to enjoy a breakout campaign. That said, Toronto is off to a mediocre 4-4-1 start, and head coach Craig Berube may opt to give other forwards a look on the top line at some point.

Knies scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Knies has had more success recently, with all three of his points coming over the last four games. The 22-year-old winger continues to see top-line usage at even strength, which gives him a high floor for production. He's notched 15 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-6 rating over six appearances.