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Knight will start vs. Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Blackhawks' struggles continue amid a five-game losing skid with Connor Bedard (upper body) out of the lineup, turning to Knight to hopefully lead them to a victory on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Knight was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%), but received no goal support, a recurring problem for the Blackhawks, in a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Knight has a 2.57 GAA and .914 SV% in 24 games this season (10-9-5).

Spencer Knight
Knight is expected to start on Tuesday vs. Philadelphia.

The Blackhawks' struggles continue amid a five-game losing skid with Connor Bedard (upper body) out of the lineup, turning to Knight to hopefully lead them to a victory on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Knight was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%), but received no goal support, a recurring problem for the Blackhawks, in a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Knight has a 2.57 GAA and .914 SV% in 24 games this season (10-9-5).

Spencer Knight
Folingo (hand) is a possibility to return on Tuesday vs. Philadelphia.

Foligno has not played since November 15th, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday is Chicago's final game before the Holiday Break. The 38-year-old Foligno has been limited to 15 games this season and has six assists, but is still searching for his first goal.

Nick Foligno
Levshunov will draw back into Chicago's lineup in Montreal on Thursday.

Levshunov was a healthy scratch in Chicago's most recent game, resulting from a coach's decision after being late for a team meeting. He returns to the lineup on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Strong play from Levshunov rewarded him with overtaking a role on Chicago's top powerplay unit, but he has cooled down lately. He has 14 points (1G / 13A) in 31 games this season, but has only one assist in his last seven games

Artyom Levshunov
Knight will start in Montreal on Thursday.

Knight has received very little goal support between the pipes lately, with his team scoring two or fewer goals in four of his last five outings (2-3-0), despite posting a serviceable 2.60 GAA and .902 SV% in those games. The 24-year-old Knight has a solid 2.55 GAA and .914 SV% in 23 games this season, but his team has fallen down the standings in recent weeks. The Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as +158 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team coming off a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Spencer Knight
Knight will start in Toronto on Tuesday.

The Blackhawks have lost four of seven in December (2-4-1), and few players have stood out, but Knight has remained serviceable between the pipes despite poor team efforts, posting a 2.60 GAA and .903 SV% in five outings (2-2-1). The 24-year-old goalie has a 2.52 GAA and .915 SV% in 22 games this season (10-7-5). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +174 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that has earned points in six of its last seven games (4-1-2).

Spencer Knight
Levshunov is expected to be a healthy scratch in Toronto on Tuesday after being late to the rink on Monday.

Strong play from Levshunov rewarded him with overtaking a role on Chicago's top powerplay unit, but he has cooled down lately and will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday. He has 14 points (1G / 13A) in 31 games this season, but has only one assist in his last seven games. Ethan Del Mastro will draw into the lineup as Levshunov's replacement.

Artyom Levshunov
Knight is in the starter's crease at Chicago's morning skate.

The Blackhawks have lost four of seven in December (2-4-1), and few players have stood out, but Knight has remained serviceable between the pipes despite poor team efforts, posting a 2.60 GAA and .903 SV% in five outings (2-2-1). The 24-year-old goalie has a 2.52 GAA and .915 SV% in 22 games this season (10-7-5). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +174 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that has earned points in six of its last seven games (4-1-2).

Spencer Knight
Foligno (hand) will travel with Chicago on their upcoming road trip.

Foligno has not played since November 15th, but could return to the lineup during Chicago's upcoming three-game road trip. The 38-year-old Foligno has been limited to 15 games this season and has six assists, but is still searching for his first goal.

Nick Foligno
Bedard (upper-body) has been placed on IR and will be re-evaluated in the New Year.

Bedard did not play in Chicago's most recent game and was placed on Injured Reserve. The severity of his injury remains unclear but he is expected to be re-evaluated in the New Year and is not expected to need surgery. The 20-year-old Bedard has been having a breakout season with 44 points (19G / 25A) in 31 games and will be eager to return to the lineup as soon as possible as he continues to make his case for the Canadian team at the Olympics.

Connor Bedard