Knight gave up two goals on 19 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks. The third goal was an empty-netter.
The Blackhawks' goals against Knight came on a power play and a breakaway, so it's not all his fault. He did fine to keep the game close, but it wasn't a dominant performance in net by any means. Knight has lost his last two starts, giving up five goals on 42 shots in that span. For the season, he's 3-3-0 with a 2.72 GAA and an .897 save percentage across seven appearances. Sergei Bobrovsky will likely be back in goal for Saturday's home game against the Avalanche.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Set to start Thursday
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Knight will protect the road goal versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.
Knight will start for the first time in four games. He took a loss Nov. 12 against the Devils, allowing three goals on 23 shots in that start. The 23-year-old netminder will have an easier matchup Thursday, as the Blackhawks are averaging just 2.32 goals per game.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Downed by Devils
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Knight stopped 20 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to New Jersey, with the Devils' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The Panthers had trouble solving Jacob Markstrom in the other crease, giving Knight no margin for error even though he made some big saves to keep things close. The 23-year-old goalie has made six appearances this season as Sergei Bobrovsky's understudy, going 3-2-0 with a 2.85 GAA and .897 save percentage.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Tending twine Tuesday
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Knight will guard the cage at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
After Sergei Bobrovsky was the first goalie to leave the ice at Tuesday's game-day skate, all signs pointed to the veteran getting the nod but it seems Knight will go instead against New Jersey. In five outings this year, the 23-year-old backstop is 3-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .902 save percentage. Depending on how head coach Paul Maurice wants to rotate his goalies, Knight could get 2-3 more starts in November.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Gets win after small wobble
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Knight made 23 saves in a 4-2 win over Dallas on Saturday as part of the NHL Global Series in Finland.
He surrendered two goals, including a power-play marker, in 34 seconds during the second period but settled down afterward. Knight is 3-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and a .902 save percentage in four starts this season. And with the Panthers' collective confidence growing, Knight is a strong start in daily formats.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Earns win Saturday
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Knight stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Knight endured a rough start to Saturday's contest and gave up three goals over the first 12 minutes of play, but he settled down afterward and allowed the Panthers to spark an impressive comeback in the final two periods. Knight has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.03 GAA and a .898 save percentage through four appearances this season, and he should remain a solid backup alternative to Sergei Bobrovsky, who should return to the Panthers' crease for Monday's game at Buffalo.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Slated to start Saturday
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Knight was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is expected to get the road start against the Islanders on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Knight will get his first start in five games, though he came on in relief of Sergei Bobrovsky on Tuesday and stopped all six shots in a 5-1 loss to the Wild. Knight is 1-1-0 in three appearances, turning aside 63 of 70 shots (.900 save percentage). The Islanders have posted 2.43 goals per game in seven appearances this season.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Needed in relief Tuesday
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Knight stopped all six shots he faced after replacing Sergei Bobrovsky to begin the third period of Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.
Knight gave the Panthers a chance to mount a comeback, although they didn't exactly seize it, managing only four shots on net in the final period. The 23-year-old goalie has held up reasonably well to begin the season, posting a 3.04 GAA and .900 save percentage in his three appearances, but Knight's workload is likely to remain small behind Bobrovsky, especially with the latter still hunting for his 400th career win.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Holds on for win Tuesday
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Knight turned aside 35 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
The 23-year-old netminder got plenty of help from his posts on the night -- Zach Werenski struck iron on multiple occasions alone -- but Knight also made some big stops, including an absolute robbery of Yegor Chinakhov inside the final minute on what would have been the tying goal. Knight has started two of the Panthers' first five games, going 1-1-0 with an .891 save percentage, and he appears to be settling in nicely as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: In goal against Jackets
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Knight will get the starting nod on the road versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Knight will take the second game of a back-to-back after Sergei Bobrovsky was in the crease for Monday's 4-3 win over the Bruins. In his previous appearance this season, the 23-year-old Knight gave up four goals on 26 shots (.846 save percentage) in a losing effort versus Buffalo. The Panthers don't have any more back-to-backs in October, but Knight could still get another game to close out the opening month of the season.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Rattled by Sabres
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Knight stopped 22 of 26 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Buffalo, with the Sabres' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The Panthers grabbed a 1-0 lead midway through the first period, but the next four goals were all by the Sabres, with Knight getting a clean look at two of them. It wasn't a great start to the season for the 23-year-old netminder, but he should get a chance to shake it off with Florida playing back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday as the team completes a road swing in Boston and Columbus.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Starting Saturday
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Knight will guard the road net Saturday against the Sabres, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.
After he was recalled from AHL Charlotte earlier in the week, Knight will make his season debut Saturday in Buffalo. The 23-year-old netminder will serve as Sergei Bobrovsky's primary backup this year.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Recalled by Florida
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Knight was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.
Knight wasn't included on Florida's 23-man roster to begin the regular season, but he'll rejoin the Panthers following their Opening Night win over the Bruins on Tuesday. Chris Driedger was assigned to the team's AHL affiliate to make room on the roster. Knight hasn't appeared in the NHL since the 2022-23 season, when he logged a 9-8-3 record, 3.18 GAA and .901 save percentage over 21 games.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Sharp in OT win
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Knight made 26 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 preseason OT win over the Lightning.
Nikita Kucherov spoiled Kngiht's shutout bid late in the third period with a one-timer off a faceoff in the Florida zone, but it was otherwise a stellar effort from the netminder. The 23-year-old needed a good performance after a bumpy beginning to his preseason. Knight spent all of last season in the AHL as he learned to tame his OCD, but he could be ready for another crack at the NHL as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: In blue paint Friday
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Knight will be between the pipes for Friday's road preseason game versus Carolina, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Knight will make his second appearance of the preseason after turning aside all 19 shots he faced against the Predators on Sunday. The 23-year-old is battling with fellow netminder Chris Driedger for the backup role behind Sergei Bobrovsky ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Knight's last appeared in the NHL during the 2022-23 season, when he posted a 9-8-3 record with a .901 save percentage and a 3.18 GAA in 21 regular-season games.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Starting Sunday
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Knight will start the Panthers' preseason opener Sunday at home against the Predators, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Per Richards, Knight will start the first 30 minutes Sunday before Cooper Black takes over in the second half. Knight went 9-8-3 in the 2022-23 season with a .901 save percentage and 3.18 GAA. The 23-year-old netminder is expected to back up Sergei Bobrovsky this year after spending the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Called up from minors
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Knight was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Thursday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Knight has spent the entire 2023-24 campaign in the minors with the Checkers, logging action in 45 regular-season contests in which he posted a 25-14-5 record and .905 save percentage. Even with his promotion, Knight shouldn't be expected to get into any games, primarily serving as an emergency option behind Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Preparing for upcoming season
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Knight (personal) is training in South Florida in preparation for the 2023-24 campaign, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Knight entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in March to receive help with managing obsessive compulsive disorder. While the Panthers made it to the Stanley Cup Final without him, Knight will look to reclaim his place as a part of a goaltending tandem with Sergei Bobrovsky. The Panthers also signed Anthony Stolarz this offseason, so there's no guarantee Knight begins 2023-24 in the NHL unless the team carries three netminders. Given his talent and upside, Knight could still win the backup job outright.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Out indefinitely
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Knight is out indefinitely as he is in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
It's been a tough season for Knight who was expected to at least share the Florida goaltending duties alongside Sergei Bobrovsky. Knight was sent to AHL Charlotte over a week ago after a 9-8-3 record with the big club in 21 appearances. He has a 3.18 GAA and .901 save percentage in the NHL this season, but he didn't play for the Checkers after he was sent down nine days ago. His demotion to AHL Charlotte has been canceled.
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Panthers' Spencer Knight: Needed in relief Saturday
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Knight stopped 12 of 14 shots after replacing Sergei Bobrovsky midway through the second period of Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Predators.
Bobrovsky took the loss, but Knight wasn't a whole lot sharper, and neither goalie got much help from their defense. Knight has allowed seven goals on 41 shots over two appearances since returning from an upper-body injury, and he'll likely remain behind Bobrovsky in the pecking order until he begins to string together some solid performances.
