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6mo ago

Spencer Knight Shines in Blackhawks Debut with 41 Saves in 5-1 Win Over Kings

The newly acquired goaltender delivered a stellar performance, helping Chicago secure consecutive wins for the first time since December.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight, right, makes a save against the Kings’ Warren Foegele during the first period on Monday night in Chicago. Making his first start for his new team, Knight stopped 41 shots to hand the Kings a 5-1 loss. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Spencer Knight, traded from the Florida Panthers on Saturday, made 41 saves in his first game with the Chicago Blackhawks, showcasing poise and resilience.
  • Chicago defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-1, marking their second consecutive victory and the first time achieving back-to-back wins since mid-December.
  • Ilya Mikheyev and Ryan Donato each recorded a goal and an assist, while Ethan Del Mastro, Andreas Athanasiou, and Alec Martinez also scored for the Blackhawks.
  • The trade that brought Knight to Chicago also included a conditional 2026 first-round pick, with defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick sent to Florida.
  • The Kings, now on a four-game losing streak, were outscored 15-4 on their three-game road trip and struggled to capitalize despite outshooting Chicago 42-19.