SPENCER KNIGHT NEWS

Downed by Devils 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers' 7-game winning streak

Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Pa...

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers scratch Sam Bennett vs. Devils with an upper-body injury

Sam Bennett, the Florida Panthers’ second-leading scorer this season, was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Tuesday Knight will guard the cage at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win after small wobble Knight made 23 saves in a 4-2 win over Dallas on Saturday in the Global Series Finland.

Impact He surrendered two goals, including a power-play marker, in a 34 second span in the second period, but that was the only wobble. Knight is now 3-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .902 save percentage in four starts this season. And with the Panthers' collective confidence growing, Knight is a strong start in daily formats.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Panthers top Dallas Stars 4-2 and sweep 2-game series in Finland

AJ Greer scored his first goal for Florida early in the third period, Aleksander Barkov and Niko Mikkola each had assists in their homeland and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4...

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Between the pipes Saturday Knight will patrol the home crease versus Dallas in Finland on Saturday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Knight is 2-1-0 in four appearances with the Panthers this season, giving up 10 goals on 98 shots. Knight is considered Florida;s goaltender of the future and with Sergei Bobrovsky struggling a tad at the age of 36, Knight could be in line for 30-plus starts this season. The Stars are averaging 3.20 goals per game this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Saturday Knight stopped 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tkachuk, Bennett help Panthers rally to beat Islanders 6-3

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sam Bennett got the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers rallied from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Saturday 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' of...

Impact 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). He will face the Islanders, who are averaging 2.57 goals over seven games this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for win Tuesday Knight turned aside 35 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a Blue Jackets’ home opener steeped in tributes...

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In goal against Jackets Knight will get the starting nod on the road versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact 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 appearances 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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rattled by Sabres 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson scored 41 seconds apart in the first period, and the Buffalo Sabres ended a season-opening three-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panther...

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Knight will guard the road net Saturday against the Sabres, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.

Impact 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 figures to serve as Sergei Bobrovsky's primary backup this year after going 9-8-3 with a .901 save percentage in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Florida Knight was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.

Impact 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 game.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not on Opening Night roster Knight is not among Florida's 23-man roster, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Monday.

Impact Knight is waivers exempt, so he'll head to AHL Charlotte. It's possible that the 23-year-old will be recalled to the NHL in the coming days if the Panthers are sifting through financial logistics related to the salary cap. The 2019 first-round pick sports a career record of 32-17-6 with a 2.91 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 57 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in OT win Knight made 26 saves in Wednesday's 2-1 preseason OT win over the Lightning.

Impact Nikita Kucherov spoiled his 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 Knight. The 23-year-old netminder 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Tampa Knight will protect the road goal versus the Lightning in Wednesday's preseason game, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Knight has struggled in preseason play, allowing seven goals on 53 shots over three appearances (two starts). He's likely in line to play the full game Wednesday, which could be his last chance to audition for the backup job behind Sergei Bobrovsky. Chris Driedger has allowed eight goals on 65 shots over three games this preseason, representing the biggest threat to Knight making the Opening Night roster.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

In blue paint Friday Knight will be between the pipes for Friday's road preseason game versus Carolina, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact 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 season. 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.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Knight will start the Panthers' preseason opener Sunday against the Predators, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Per Richard, Knight will start the first 30 minutes Sunday before Cooper Black takes over in the second half. Knight went 9-8-3 last season with a .901 save percentage and 3.18 GAA. The 23-year-old netminder is expected to backup Sergei Bobrovsky again this year.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Knight was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Thursday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Knight has spent the entire 2023-24 campaign in the minors with the Checkers, logging 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.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE