"The 23-year-old forward opened the capitalizing on a slick setup to beat Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf. His second goal came in the third period, showcasing his ability to find space and finish under pressure. With an additional assist, Knies was directly involved in three of Toronto's four goals, underscoring his growing influence on the team's offense. Matthew Knies buries one in front to make it a 2-2 game right before intermission 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eRBZDIWgdr- TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 28, 2025"
"But it was Knies' consistency and energy throughout the game that drew praise from fans and analysts alike. His ability to drive play, maintain puck control, and create scoring chances was evident in every shift. When Knies was on the ice at 5-on-5, the Leafs had a 16-7 advantage in shot attempts, a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal, and a massive 82.34 percent of the expected goals share, according to Natural Stat Trick. He simply dominated."
Matthew Knies recorded two goals and an assist, directly contributing to three of Toronto's four goals in a tight win at Scotiabank Arena. The 23-year-old opened the scoring and added a third-period finish, showing his ability to find space and convert under pressure. When Knies was on the ice at 5-on-5 the Leafs dominated possession and shot metrics, including a 16-7 shot attempt advantage and 82.34 percent expected goals share. Max Domi scored twice, including the late game-winner. The victory improved Toronto's home record to 5-2-1 and continued a two-game winning streak. Knies credited teammates and stressed trust and aggression.
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