Knight likely was not going to start Thursday's game anyways but he will now be out for at least five days. Expect Sergei Bobrovsky to start both Thursday and Saturday's games.

Knight has had a tough season with the Panthers, going 6-4-2 with a 3.42 GAA and .892 SV% in 13 games. He was sent to the AHL to get some playing time but ended up starting just one game, where he allowed five goals and 32 shots (.844 SV%).

Knight was expected to be in a timeshare with Sergei Bobrovsky this season but has been badly outplayed by the veteran, going 6-4-2 with a 3.42 GAA and .892 SV%. He gave up eight goals to the Senators on Tuesday and will get some time in the AHL to work on his game.

Knight allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Panthers' win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Even without Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers continued their winning ways. In his first five starts of the season, Knight has gone 4-0-1 with a 2.51 GAA and .918 SV%.

Knight allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Panthers' win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Even without Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers continued their winning ways. In his first five starts of the season, Knight has gone 4-0-1 with a 2.51 GAA and .918 SV%.