Knies (upper body) will be back in the lineup in Edmonton on Saturday. according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

Knies (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Knies (upper body) might be able to return Saturday versus Edmonton, according to Darren Dreger of TSN on Wednesday.

Knies (upper body) was labeled day-to-day by head coach Craig Berube but doesn't have a clear timeline to return, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Friday.

Knies notched a shorthanded assist, five hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens.

Knies' goal drought stands at eight games after he was held off the score sheet Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Islanders.

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.