Matthew Knies' mom pens uplifting message for her son (Image: Imagn)
Matthew Knies rejoined the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup after missing two games due to injury. The 22-year-old winger was sidelined following a hit from Zach Whitecloud that caused his head to hit the ice.
Knies made an immediate impact in his first game back, recording a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 30. However, his performance has since slowed, with just two goals and three assists in 14 December games.
Matthew Knies acknowledged his recent struggles in an interview with The Athletic.
"My game has dipped. It’s definitely not as physical as I want it to be," Knies said. It’s not an easy thing to come back from. You have to find energy in different ways — little things that get you out of bed in the morning and excited to come to the rink."
