Matthew Knies Purchase: Leaf's fan in panic, while the star's injury threatens to deflate the game 7 plans | NHL News

The Toronto Maple Leafs are more in their showdown with high-stakes game 7 than just the Florida Panthers-you may have to do it without one of your most dynamic young stars. After a bruising game 6 on Friday evening, in which Stanley Cup's hopes were kept on life, the celebrations in Toronto's locker room were quickly steamed by concern about Matthew Knies's health.

Matthew Knies injury drama Clouds Maple Leafs' game 7 hopes assembled as a pressure on Berube and team

Matthew Knies, the 22-year-old left wing player, who was a ignition game in this post-season, appeared from his game after scoring a goal in the first period. He stayed on the bench, but saw his ice age drastically cut and only played 13:01 compared to his usual playoff average of over 20 minutes. The signs were worrying – and head coach Craig Berube did not offer much calming judgment after the game. “He has something to do with something that happened here, and we have to see him and see how he feels tomorrow,” said Berube, adding that he “would not know” if knees fits for game 7.The NHL insider Chris Johnston confirmed the uncertainty and tweeted: “Craig Berube says he was not sure whether Matthew Knies will be healthy enough to play game 7. No details about his injury.”

Matthew Knies drove himself when it is most important-but will the Leafs lose their playoff-X factor?

The effects of knees in these playoffs cannot be overestimated. He scored five goals and seven points in 12 games and achieved grit, speed and a knack for big moments. Berube previously praised Knies's intensity: “He plays his game, just like the whole season … But yes, the playoffs are calling for more and he has performed a lot of time.”Auston Matthews and other important players fought against injuries this year, and Knies's potential absence would continue to dilute an already beaten line -up in Toronto. His physical style and its mains-froner presence make him a unique weapon-not easily replaced.Fortunately, early signs indicate that the problem of knees is not long -term. But with a do-or-clash Sunday, the question is not only whether he will play-it is whether the Leafs can survive if he doesn't. His status could give the scale in a game in which the margins are razor thin.Read also: The Canadian hockey process for sexual assault takes a dramatic turn, while the jury dismisses the jury due to defense behaviorIf game 7 approaches, Leafs fans can only hope that Knies' Playoff Feuerpower was not deleted at the worst time.