Matthew Knies injury: What happened to Maple Leafs forward?

Matthew Knies injury: What happened to Maple Leafs forward? - Source: Imagn

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies left Wednesday night's game after taking a massive hit from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud. The incident occurred midway through the second period of the Leafs-Golden Knights tilt at the Scotiabank Arena.

During the play, Matthew Knies skated with the puck through the neutral zone, getting hammered by Whitecloud. The thunderous body check left Knies shaken up on the ice. Knies got off and skated to the bench but looked visibly disoriented.

Here’s a look at the hit: