TORONTO -- Auston Matthews skated prior to Toronto Maple Leafs practice on Saturday and did not rule out returning next week from an upper-body injury. The center, who has missed the past seven games, recently returned from a five-day trip to Germany for consultation on his injury.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost forward Matthew Knies after he was hit by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud during Wednesday’s game at Scotiabank Arena. Earlier today, the Leafs announced that they’ve placed him on Injured Reserve,

Earlier on Friday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube announced that forward Matthew Knies will be out of the lineup for Sunday’s game against Utah. While the young player is “improving” as he recovers from an upper-body injury,

The injury-ravaged Toronto Maple Leafs placed Matthew Knies on injured reserve Friday and signed fellow forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract, recalling him from the AHL Marlies.