But already, rookie Matthew Knies appears to have learned something that Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander ... he took a hit from Sam Bennett and was knocked out of the series.

Nylander had a goal, sevens shots on net and one block in Saturday's 7-3 win over Montreal.

William Nylander has 52 points in 49 professional games this season and has proved he belongs in the NHL. The chance to win a Calder Cup this spring would add to his already impressive resume.