#30 Spencer Knight
How Acquired: Selected by Florida in the 1st Round (13th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft
2023-24 Notes:
- Ranked tied for sixth-best GAA (2.41), tied for third-most shutouts (5) among AHL goaltenders
- AHL Fred T. Hunt Award winner as the AHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey
- Won five consecutive decisions from Feb. 10 to March 2,
- Named the AHL Goaltender of the Month following for March, included a Checkers-record shutout streak of 213 minutes and 17 seconds.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Recorded his first NHL assist, Jan. 3, 2023 vs. ARI
- 3-game NHL win streak from Oct. 15-19, 2022
- Posted a 19-9-3 record in 2021-22. His 19 wins were the most wins by a rookie goaltender in franchise history
- Earned his first two NHL shutouts in 2021-22 campaign, joining Roberto Luongo as the only rookie goaltenders in club history to post multiple shutouts in a season
- Became the youngest goaltender in club history to record a shutout March 18, 2022 at ANA
- Started Game 5 and Game 6 vs. TBL in 2020-21, stopping 56 of 60 shots against for a .933 SV% and 2.06 GAA
- Became the youngest Panthers goalie to make playoff debut and youngest goalie in NHL history to win a playoff game when facing elimination, making 36 saves, May 24, 2021 vs. TBL
- Recorded wins in all four of his regular season appearances with FLA in 2020-21, posting a .919 save percentage and 2.32 goals against average, becoming the youngest goaltender in NHL history to begin their career with a 4-0 record (20 years, 14 days)
- Became the first goalie in Panthers history to record a win in their professional debut, and the youngest goalie to earn a victory for the team in franchise history (20 years, 1 day), April 20, 2021 vs. CBJ
- 2019-20 Mike Richter Award Finalist, Hockey East 2nd Team All-Star, unanimous selection to Hockey East All-Rookie Team, 2019-20 Hockey East Regular Season Champion
- Tied for third among college goaltenders in 2019-20 with five shutouts, ranked fifth in win percentage (.727), 23-8-2 record
- 2020-21 Hockey East Goaltender of the Year, Hockey East Player of the Year, Hockey East First Team All-Star, Mike Richter Award Finalist
- Led BC to a Hockey East regular season title in 2020-21, with a 16- 4-1 record, .932 save percentage and 2.18 goals against average
FIRSTS/SINGLE-GAME HIGHS/STREAKS
First NHL Game: April 20, 2021 vs. CBJ
First NHL Start: April 20, 2021 vs. CBJ
First NHL Win: April 20, 2021 vs. CBJ
First NHL Shutout: March 18, 2022 at ANA
Most Saves, Single Game: 45, Nov. 18, 2021 vs. NJD
Most Shots Faced, Single Game: 46, Nov. 18, 2021 vs. NJD
Most Goals Allowed: 8, Dec. 14, 2021 vs. OTT
Longest Win Streak: 5 Games, April 2-17, 2021