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Spencer Knight gets start for Florida Panthers against Blackhawks

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Florida Panthers rookie goalie Spencer Knight gets ready to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at BB&T Center last week. // Photo by Roger Topalian, 21st Century Photography (561) 488-0000

The Florida Panthers will have rookie Spencer Knight in goal Thursday night when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks in a nationally-televised game on NBCSN.

Coach Joel Quenneville confirmed the move after Thursday’s morning skate at United Center saying the 20-year-old goalie earned it after a strong first start and nice job in relief Tuesday.

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”It’s an opportunity,” Quenneville said. “I know we have a busy week here. He played well in a relief role, a short game but with Driedger being out we wanted to make sure we keep everyone rested.

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