Matthew Knies' status confirmed for Wednesday's game against Minnesota Wild

While it's unknown the extent of the injury, it's going to at least keep him out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, as he was seen skating in a grey non-contact jersey on Tuesday and did not participate in practice.

Matthew Knies' Injury Return Crucial For Maple Leafs' Success

It was a fantastic bit of hockey last season when fans got to see Knies break out and become one of the team's most exciting and dependable players.

This season however, he's taken it to another gear.

With 18 goals and 13 assists this season, Knies was on pace for over 30 goals in his second true season; an incredible accomplishment for the 22-year-old.

He's also been integral to Toronto's success this year, adding two game-winning goals and bringing the physicality with 109 hits.

The Leafs power forward was also injured earlier this season after getting hit by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud.

A true hybrid player, Knies is deceptively fast, built like a house, hits like a truck and plays solid defensel, even if he needs to improve a bit (but he's got lots of time).

His chemistry with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner was finally starting to come together after the Leafs captain made his way back into the lineup. Though this injury derailed it, if anyone can come back from it, it's Knies.

The young forward is in the final year of his deal and is a restricted free agent at season's end, something Toronto needs to focus on and make sure they don't lose out to a massive offer sheet.