Spencer Knight's debut with the Chicago Blackhawks was a standout performance, securing a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The game, held at the United Center, marked the Blackhawks' first outing without defenseman Seth Jones following a trade. Despite being heavily outshot early in the match, the Blackhawks found a rhythm, led by Knight's impressive 41 saves, which included several high-difficulty stops. This win not only boosts their momentum but also positions Knight as a potential go-to option in the net moving forward.

After a sluggish start where Chicago trailed in shots, Alec Martinez opened the scoring with a flukey goal that gave the Hawks a brief lead. However, Anze Kopitar quickly equalized. The second period saw the Hawks capitalize on their chances, with goals from Ilya Mikheyev and Ethan Del Mastro, who had the puck bounce off a Kings defender for an own goal. Andreas Athanasiou scored, marking a personal milestone with his first goal of the season. A late empty-netter from Ryan Donato sealed the deal, earning Knight the first star of the game.