Leafs coach Berube unsure if Knies can play in Game 7
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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters that he is unsure if forward Matthew Knies will be healthy enough to play in Game 7 against the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
Knies, 22, was injured in the second period of the team's 2-0 win in Game 6 of their second-round series after taking a reverse hit from Panthers defenceman Niko Mikkola.
The 6-foot-3 winger laboured on the bench and was able to stay in the game, but only skated 13:01 in total with his playing time dropping significantly.
Knies has been a key contributor for the Maple Leafs in the playoffs, recording five goals and seven points in 12 playoff games, including two goals and four points against the Panthers.
The 22-year-old had 29 points and 58 points in 78 regular-season games.
Toronto finished the regular season as Atlantic Division champions with a 52-26-4 record and defeated the Ottawa Senators in six games to reach the second round.
The series shifts back to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto for Game 7 on Sunday with the winner set to advance to the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.