We reported earlier that Matthew Knies was on the receiving end of a dirty hit by Sam Bennett during the second game in the Toronto - Florida series.

As the NHL's Department of Player Safety gave its verdict (SEE: BREAKING: NHL Hands Out Punishment to Bennett For Dangerous Crosscheck), fans' attention now turned to Matthew Knies' health.

He was forced to leave the game after this dangerous play.

There's been an update about the Leafs' rookie.

Keefe Reveals Worrying Injury Update on Knies

We now know that Matthew Knies will miss three or four games.

As seen on Maple Leafs Daily -
Keefe gives update on Leafs winger Matthew Knies; it's not good news

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Where do you think Knies will play next season?

1st line
178
32.5 %
2nd line
250
45.7 %
3rd or 4th line
76
13.9 %
With the Marlies
43
7.9 %

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