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.