Knight Returns from Illness, Starts Monday vs. Oilers

Chicago Blackhawks' Spencer Knight (illness) will start Monday's home game against the Oilers, Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now reports on Jan 12, 2026. Knight missed the last two games due to an illness but will return to the crease against the Oilers, who rank fourth in the NHL with 3.38 goals per game. The 24-year-old has picked up wins in each of his last three starts, posting a 2.60 GAA and .910 save percentage during that time. He made a road start against Edmonton on Nov. 1, turning aside 27 of 30 shots (.880 save percentage) in a 3-2 overtime loss.