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Spencer Knight back in Florida as Blackhawks take on Panthers

For the second straight game, the Panthers will play host to a team with a goalie who was formerly with the Florida franchise. On Monday night, Daniil Tarasov -- who was Florida's backup goalie last season -- helped the Detroit Red Wings defeat the Panthers 5-3.

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VGK Struggling To Score Enough Against Quality Backstops

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) Yesterday afternoon, the Golden Knights failed to score three goals against the league’s most talented goaltender.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to Canadiens

The Chicago Blackhawks played their first game since Oct. 17, a shutout loss to the Dallas Stars. The offense failed to back up Spencer Knight again on Friday as they lost to the Montreal Canadiens.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 15

Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight is struggling in one surprising area

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2026-27 season with just two wins. It's a disappointing total for fans who expected Patrick Kane’s return and several young stars taking a step forward to put the team in a playoff spot rather than another shot at the Draft Lottery.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

NHL roundup: Mitch Marner's OT goal vs. Kings keeps Knights rolling

Mitch Marner scored a 4-on-3 power-play goal at 2:40 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Blackhawks netminder Spencer Knight sends a perfect Patrick Kane shoutout after Blues win

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the St. Louis Blues in their first home game of the season. Patrick Kane returned to the Blackhawks this offseason, and Tuesday night saw Kane’s first game back at United Center.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / October 6

The Blackhawks Must Break Out of Their Defensive Zone

After their first road trip of the 2026-27 season, the Chicago Blackhawks return to the United Center with an 0-3 start. They lost to the Golden Knights, the Mammoth, and the Sabres.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 2

Recap: Blackhawks dominated by Utah 6-0

The Chicago Blackhawks’ season has started rough. They had a couple of moments in their first game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, but overall, they did not look like a team that has much figured out yet.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Blackhawks’ Woes From Season Opener Should Raise Concern

The Chicago Blackhawks, on Sept. 29, had their season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks met a motivated Golden Knights team after losing the Stanley Cup Final last season; playing in front of their home crowd, they were gobsmacked, losing 5-2. There’s no way around that it was an ugly game.

NHL News / The Rink / September 30

Recap: Blackhawks drop season opener 5-2 in Vegas

Well, we’re back! The NHL regular season is upon us, and the Blackhawks are back in action once again. Patrick Kane led the Blackhawks into Las Vegas on Tuesday night to take on the Golden Knights in their first matchup of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Jack Eichel's 3-point outing sparks Knights in win over Blackhawks

Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights opened the defense of their Western Conference title with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Ryan Craig's head-coaching debut on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight in 2026-27

Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had his breakout season in 2025-26.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight Can Become Top 10 Goalie This Season

This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in June.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Spencer Knight

For the first time in our 2025-26 player grade series, a Chicago Blackhawks goalie is the subject of the spotlight. Following his first season as the full-time, top dog in Chicago, Spencer Knight is the next player under the microscope.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

NHL roundup: Knights rally past Kraken to clinch Pacific Division

Reilly Smith scored twice during Vegas' three-goal third period and also had an assist as the Golden Knights rallied for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken to clinch the Pacific Division title on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Blackhawks Sign Caydon Edwards To PTO, Spencer Knight Sick

The Chicago Blackhawks had to change their lineup plans just before Friday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks. Goaltender Spencer Knight was announced

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Spencer Knight is establishing himself as a top goaltender in the league

Even with little expectations, Spencer Knight is helping make the Chicago Blackhawks relevant again. Through the first month or so of the 2025-26 season, Knight has been exceptional, and his ability to come up with big saves at the right time has kept the Blackhawks in the playoff race, albeit in the month of November.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Is Spencer Knight playing himself onto Team USA?

With just a couple of months until the 2026 Winter Olympics, some tough roster decisions need to be made by the various federations in advance of next February.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 22, 2025

Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight was once a top NHL prospect – now, he’s living up to expectations

It would have been easy to give up on Spencer Knight. Once viewed as the top goaltending prospect in the world, the 2019 first-round pick immediately found himself buried in Florida’s depth chart less than a week after getting drafted thanks to the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 20, 2025

Spencer Knight has been on fire to start the season for the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks sit third in the Central Division early this season, with a 3-2-2 record and eight points. The Blackhawks’ latest win against the Anaheim Ducks can be attributed to their goalie, Spencer Knight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2025

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

At first glance, and if you were only looking at the final score, it might be easy to look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night as a somewhat promising start to their 2025-26 season.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / September 13, 2025

Blackhawks sign Spencer Knight to three-year extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Spencer Knight to a three-year contract extension with a $5,833,333 million cap hit. Knight is entering the final year of his three-year contract with a $4.5 million cap hit that he originally signed with the Florida Panthers, and was set to become a restricted free agent next summer.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / March 5, 2025

Chicago Knight: Spencer Awesome in Debut with the Blackhawks

Spencer Knight gave his new fans in Chicago plenty to feel good about Monday. Knight, wearing a different shade of red but still rocking his palm-tree Florida Panthers mask, was absolutely spectacular in his Blackhawks debut.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2025

Panthers gambling by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

Panthers taking expensive gamble by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

Defenseman Seth Jones was hoping to get a trade away from the Chicago Blackhawks, and on Saturday evening he got exactly that.

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / October 13, 2024

Spencer Knight Says Florida Panthers Loss in Buffalo ‘Is On Me’

Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight played in his first NHL game in 20 months on Saturday night in Buffalo. He was not real happy with how it went. Knight, who spent all of last season in the American Hockey League, allowed four goals on 26 shots in a 5-2 loss to the host Buffalo Sabres.