Spencer Knight spent the majority of his time off during the NHL’s break for the 4 Nations Face-Off back home in Connecticut. He took the week-and-a-half respite to catch up with family and friends, along with the occasional workout. Most importantly to Knight, though, his time at the rink was minimal.

Spencer Knight got right to work with the Chicago Blackhawks. Knight started against the Los Angeles Kings in the goaltender’s first game since he was acquired in a trade with the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

Spencer Knight made 41 saves in his Chicago Blackhawks debut and opened up about embracing the ‘chaos’ of joining a new NHL team after win over the Los Angeles Kings.

CHICAGO — Nearly 36 hours after being traded from the Florida Panthers to the Chicago Blackhawks, goalie Spencer Knight was still analyzing everything.

Spencer Knight nearly shut out the Los Angeles Kings in his Chicago Blackhawks debut on Monday night -- and he's eyeing a Stanley Cup.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced en route to extending his winning streak to two games against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Knight was dealt to Chicago last week in a move that sent Seth Jones to Florida.

CHICAGO -- Spencer Knight is beginning a new chapter that he admitted he didn't know was coming. The goalie made his debut Chicago Blackhawks debut against the Los Angeles Kings at United Center on Monday, two days after being acquired in the trade that sent defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers.

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Spencer Knight was once considered the goaltender of the future for one NHL franchise. Now he plans to make a case as the goaltender of the future for another, and he got right to work with the Blackhawks.

Spencer Knight dropped a strong message to Connor Bedard and the rest of the Chicago Blackhawks after his sensational debut performance at United Center.

The Chicago Blackhawks made a trade involving Seth Jones and Spencer Knight that will have long lasting positive effects on the team. These are the types of moves that will help turn the team around in the short term and allow them to stay on top once they reach it.

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