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

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 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.

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.

After joining Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, goaltender Spencer Knight has found out who will take up his spot in his former team, as the Florida Panthers confirmed a big trade in the NHL.

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

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.

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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.

It's unclear if Mathew Barzal will be able to return before the end of the regular season. The 27-year-old forward has been out with a lower-body injury sustained after blocking a shot late in the third period of a 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 1. He had a minor procedure Feb. 6 and is out indefinitely.