Matthew Knies promises 'payback' against the Canadiens after blowout loss in November
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Matthew Knies had words for the divisional foe Montreal Canadiens, saying that he and the rest of the Maple Leafs are getting ready for some payback against them for their 5-2 loss last month.
The last time that the longtime divisional foes Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens got together, it was the Canadiens who got the upper hand with a 5-2 win on November 22 at Bell Centre.
Of course, the Maple Leafs didn't like that result, and after they picked up wins in four of their next five games on the road, they're feeling much better about themselves.
After their 5-1 win last night over the Carolina Hurricanes, forward Matthew Knies, who scored in the win, said that he and his Maple Leafs teammates are ready to give the Habs some payback.
We needed that energy and we're just going to try and bring that home. You know, I think we've had a tendency to be flat at home, but I think, you know, we're going to come Saturday and, you know, get some payback to these guys in Montreal.
Whether or not the confidence Knies is showing will pay off remains to be seen, as you can bet that the Habs will be well aware of his words and could even use it as prime bulletin board material as motivation.
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Knies is having a great year for the Maple Leafs with 28 points (7G, 21A) already in 25 games.
Right now, he's on pace to establish a new career-best in both goals and assists, and he added to his total in last night's win over the Carolina Hurricanes with his seventh goal.
After the game, teammate and fellow Arizona-based forward Auston Matthews had nothing but great things to say about how he played and the contributions he brings to the team night in and out.
If the Maple Leafs can beat the Habs on Saturday, they'd tie them in total points in the standings.
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