Maple Leafs’ Knies sidelined due to injury ahead of Blues clash
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing another challenge as they attempt to turn around a five-game winless streak. Forward Matthew Knies has been ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup against the St. Louis Blues due to a lower-body injury. The team has classified his condition as day-to-day, adding uncertainty to his return.
Injuries Affecting the Maple Leafs
This latest setback comes as the Maple Leafs already deal with multiple injuries in their roster. Key players currently unavailable include:
- Auston Matthews
- Scott Laughton
- Anthony Stolarz
- Brandon Carlo
- Chris Tanev
- Nic Roy
In response to Knies’ absence, Sammy Blais will join the lineup after being a healthy scratch in the previous game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Blais has participated in six games for the Maple Leafs this season, contributing one goal and one assist.
Knies’ Performance This Season
Matthew Knies has played in all 22 games this season, showcasing his skills with five goals and a total of 22 points. Despite his impressive performance, it remains unclear when exactly he sustained his injury, especially since he logged over 20 minutes of ice time in Saturday’s loss.
The Maple Leafs will look to leverage the skills of their remaining players as they prepare for the upcoming game against the Blues, hoping to end their winless streak.
