SPENCER KNIGHT NEWS

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

On comeback trail, Panthers G Spencer Knight loaned to AHL The Florida Panthers loaned goaltender Spencer Knight to the AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers on Friday.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers loan Spencer Knight to Charlotte, where goalie's comeback story will continue

Spencer Knight’s comeback story will continue in Charlotte, after the Florida Panthers loaned their young goaltender to the team’s AHL affiliate on Friday

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to AHL Knight (personal) was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Impact Knight had a tough go of it last season and entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in March to receive help with managing obsessive compulsive disorder. Knight should get plenty of playing time in the minors and don't be surprised if he is eventually called up to compete for the No. 1 goaltending job with the Panthers.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Preparing for upcoming season Knight (personal) is training in South Florida in preparation for the 2023-24 campaign, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact 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 Finals 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 potential, Knight could still win the backup job outright.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exclusive: Spencer Knight on Why He Sought Help Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight talks about enrolling in the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program earlier in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Panthers G Spencer Knight returns from assistance program Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight practiced with the team at their development camp this week for the first time since he entered t...

JULY 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Spencer Knight back on ice for Panthers, taking first steps toward return

Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight went to a Blink-182 concert, made some sushi with teammates and got to see some familiar faces and meet new people as well

JULY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers GM Bill Zito talks free agency; Spencer Knight expected to return Panthers GM Bill Zito provided updates Wednesday on the offseason ahead, including news on goalie Spencer Knight.

JUNE 21, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Panthers say goalie Spencer Knight is doing well and expected back in the fall

Spencer Knight has been in contact with the Florida Panthers, and the team is working under the premise that the goaltender will be back with them this fall

JUNE 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' Spencer Knight to get care from player assistance program Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight is out indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Panthers' Knight to get care from player assistance program

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight is out indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' Spencer Knight enters NHL player assistance program. Here's what that means Spencer Knight will be away from the team indefinitely.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Panthers' Spencer Knight to Receive Care from NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight will be unavailable for the team indefinitely as he is to enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance progr...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM