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Outlook Matthew Knies
Knies aims to snap scoreless skid as Leafs host Rangers
Matthew Knies enters tonight’s home matchup against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena looking to reset after an icy stretch. Recent news highlighted Knies reflecting on the whirlwind of his early-season trade, and that disruption has carried onto the ice with zero points, nine shots on goal, and ten hits across his last six games. Fantasy managers have reacted swiftly to the prolonged slump, sending his start rate tumbling from 83% down to 58% while ownership has dipped to 86%. Toronto (5–4–2) hosts a formidable Rangers squad (7–3–1) in what projects as a higher-scoring environment, with New York likely turning to Dylan Garand (unconfirmed) in goal.
Our projection anticipates another modest outing for Knies tonight, pegging him for ~0.5–1.0 point, ~1–2 shots on goal, and ~1.8 fantasy points with a small goal chance. Without top power-play positioning on Toronto's primary unit, his upside remains heavily capped, leaving his fantasy value dependent on modest physical peripherals like hits. Looking at the broader week, Toronto is in the middle of a four-game schedule, though our weekly projection expects just 2.1 total fantasy points with only one matchup remaining after tonight. Until his offensive touch and top-six form resurface, he is best left on fantasy benches. Today’s action: Bench.
