""This morning, I wasn't sure if he was going to be ready to play, so I told Sammy [Blais] to be on standby,""
""He [Knies] came in tonight and couldn't go...he's had a lingering issue for a while and it got worse today.""
""That play there symbolizes John Tavares. 3-on-1, keeps the puck alive, Morgan gets in there quickly and makes a play, and Willy does what he does.""
Matthew Knies was scratched an hour before the game due to a worsening lower-body issue after battling it for a while. The Maple Leafs entered the game on a five-game losing streak and listed at least seven injured players, including Auston Matthews. Despite the absences, Toronto won 3-2 in overtime against the St. Louis Blues. John Tavares initiated the overtime sequence by pinning the puck and drawing three defenders, allowing Morgan Rielly to set up William Nylander for the winning goal. Head coach Craig Berube praised Tavares' board work and the play's representation of his style. Injuries remain a concern.
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