BREAKING: Latest Update On Matthew Knies' Health Status

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James Connelly
December 14, 2023 (11:09)

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Matthew Knies missed the Maple Leafs last game with an illness but he is now taking steps to recover and getting back into action.

Knies Begins Practice After Missing Game With Illness

Last Tuesday the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the New York Rangers in a 7-3 victory. While they won dominantly, they also did so short-handed as they were without rookie Matthew Knies who missed the game sick.

Today the Maple Leafs are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets and we now have a new update on Knies' health.

Matthew Knies is on the ice for morning skate. Missed last game due to illness

While Knies is practicing, it is expected that he will miss tonight's game as he is practicing as the 13th forward.

#Leafs line rushes during morning skate Dec. 14/23

Gregor-Matthews-Nylander
Bertuzzi-Tavares-Marner
Robertson-Domi-Jarnkrok
Mcmann-Kampf-Reaves
Knies (appears he may still be recovering)

Rielly-Brodie
Lagesson-McCabe
Benoit-Timmins
Lajoie-Liljegren

Samsonov, Jones

After tonight, the Leafs then play versus Pittsburgh on Saturday which will hopefully be when Knies can return to action.

More details to come.

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