Matthew Knies — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matthew Knies is an NHL left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Matthew Knies has 23 goals, 43 assists and 66 points in 79 games, worth 7.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Matthew Knies is establishing himself as a significant power forward, currently posting an impressive 7.9 GAR. In his fourth season, the 23-year-old left winger has already accumulated 160 points in 240 career games, including a strong 66 points in 79 games this season.
Standing at 6'3" and 232 pounds, Knies combines size with skill, and his value is further enhanced by his shorthanded defensive contributions, adding +0.5 GAR. With a projected peak GAR of 15.2, he is on track to become an elite top-six presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 232 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 57 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 23 | 43 | 66 | -30 | 29 | 140 | 16.4% | 18:48 | 46.2% | 22.6 | 0.6 | 7.4 | 1.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.1 | -0.1 | +1.6 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 92th, GAR 75th, WAR 75th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 23 | 43 | 66 | 7.4 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 29 | 29 | 58 | 11.9 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 5.6 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matthew Knies has been worth 7.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 75th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.9 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Knies's GAR this season?
Matthew Knies has been worth 7.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players.
What is Matthew Knies's WAR this season?
Matthew Knies has been worth about 1.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Matthew Knies have this season?
Matthew Knies has 23 goals and 43 assists for 66 points in 79 games this season.
Is Matthew Knies a good left wing?
Matthew Knies ranks in the 75th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Matthew Knies's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matthew Knies has accumulated 25.2 career GAR and 160 points.
When was Matthew Knies drafted?
Matthew Knies was drafted in 2021 — Round 2, Pick 57 — TOR.