Knies scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Knies (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against Tampa Bay, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Knies (upper body) might be available for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Knies (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Nov. 20.

Knies (upper body) is improving but will not play Sunday versus Utah, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Knies (upper body) is still being evaluated but is "feeling okay," Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

Knies logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

Knies scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday's 6-4 win over the Jets.

Knies scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Knies scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.