Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report feat. Matthew Knies, Matt Murray and more

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a terrible second-period performance during Game 2 of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Florida Panthers, resulting in a 3-2 loss and putting them down 2-0 in the series. The team struggled after the defeat.

The Panthers emerged victorious and are now leading 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Game 3 will take place in Sunrise, Florida on Sunday, while Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday. This all happens before the start of Game 3 in round 2.

Let's take a look at the Maple Leafs’ injured players before Game 3 against the Panthers.

Matthew Knies out with concussion for atleast two games

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without rookie forward Matthew Knies for Games 3 and 4 of their playoff series against the Florida Panthers, and it's unlikely he'll return for the rest of the series. This news comes after Knies suffered a concussion in the first period of Game 2, and was unable to continue.

Despite his short stint in the playoffs, Knies had already made an impact on the ice, scoring one goal and assisting on three others in just seven games. He had quickly become a force to be reckoned with on the Maple Leafs' forward lines, and his absence will surely be felt.

It's unclear who will take Knies' place in the lineup for the upcoming games, but Zach Aston-Reese and Wayne Simmonds are the most likely candidates. Both players have plenty of experience and could provide a much-needed boost to the Maple Leafs' offense.

Goaltender Matt Murray still out with concussion

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still without the services of goaltender Matt Murray due to a concussion he suffered back on April 2. Although he participated in practice on Monday, Murray is not quite ready to return to game action just yet.

According to David Alter of Sports Illustrated, Murray is currently serving as Toronto's third goaltender during practice sessions. He will not be joining the team on their upcoming road trip until he receives clearance to play. This means that the Leafs will continue to rely on Ilya Samsonov as their starting goaltender, with Joseph Woll serving as his backup until Murray is deemed healthy.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Victor Mete out with lower-body injury

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Victor Mete has been sidelined since he suffered a lower-body injury on December 6. Coach Sheldon Keefe initially downplayed the injury, but later revealed that it was more serious than originally thought.

Mete was a solid depth piece for the Maple Leafs during the regular season. He recorded two assists and nine blocked shots in 11 games. The Leafs have seven defensemen ahead of him on their depth chart, so his loss hasn't been overly impactful.

Bobby McMann out with knee injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann's absence

Bobby McMann's absence has been a concern for the Maple Leafs since he suffered a knee injury against the New York Islanders on March 21.

The team recently moved him to long-term injured reserve, which means he will not be able to return to the lineup for a significant period of time. The Maple Leafs will have to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the loss of McMann.

Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson's absence

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson's absence

Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson's absence will extend beyond the Stanley Cup playoffs. Robertson underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in January. He will need a six-month recovery period before he can return to the ice.

Robertson's injury was a blow to the Leafs, who were dealing with a number of absences during the season. The 21-year-old played in just 15 games, amassing two goals, three assists and averaging 10:53 of ice time.