Spencer Knight sees real value in the stomach bug that sidelined him and forced Drew Commesso into the net during Chicago's recent skid. The Blackhawks netminder, fresh off a three-year extension and a trade from Florida, believes battling through adversity like this sharpens his mental game for the playoff push. With Petr Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom also in the mix, Knight's perspective could redefine how the Hawks juggle their crowded crease down the stretch.

Anaheim goalie Petr Mrazek goes under the knife for hip surgery and shuts down his season just as the Ducks build some momentum before the Olympic break. The veteran netminder, flipped to Anaheim from Detroit last summer in the Gibson blockbuster, logged only 10 games with shaky numbers that screamed backup struggles. Now the Ducks scramble for crease stability in a Pacific Division chase where every point counts, and Red Wings flashbacks hit hard for those who remember his injury history.