Maple Leafs coach Keefe says rookie Knies has earned spot in lineup for Game 5

With forward Michael Bunting returning from his suspension, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Tuesday he will use the next couple days to choose his lineup for Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

But one thing's for certain, Matthew Knies will not be coming out of the lineup on Thursday, Keefe said, adding that the rookie winger has earned a spot with the way he's played.

Knies, 20, has one assist, four shots, nine hits and is plus-2 in three games since entering the Maple Leafs lineup these playoffs. Toronto has won all three games. Knies joined the Maple Leafs out of the University of Minnesota on an entry-level deal at the end of the regular season.

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