Akira Schmid News

Schmid was perfect in the Devils' Game 7 victory over the New York Rangers, stopping all 31 shots when it mattered most for his second shutout of the opening series. The 22-year-old looks near impossible to beat at the moment, with his 4-1-0 record, 1.38 GAA and .951 SV%. He'll hope to continue his post-season success as he takes on Carolina Wednesday, who finished the regular season third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).

Schmid allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his first loss of the series in Game 6 as the New York Rangers forced Game 7 with a 5-2 defeat last game. The 22-year-old has been a revelation for the Devils' in the playoffs, taking over the starters' crease mid-series and going 3-1-0 with a .937 SV% and 1.72 GAA. He will be trying to close the series out in a crucial Game 7 on Monday, as he faces the New York Rangers, who finished the regular season 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33).

Schmid was sensational in Game 3, stopping 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in his first career NHL playoff appearance as he led the Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory. The 22-year-old rookie has been sensational when called upon by the Devils all season, as he had a 9-5-2 record, 2.13 GAA and .922 SV% during the regular season. He takes on the New York Rangers, who ended the regular season 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33) and have scored 11 goals in three games in this opening series.

Schmid was sensational in Game 3, stopping 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in his first career NHL playoff appearance as he led the Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory. The 22-year-old rookie has been sensational when called upon by the Devils all season, as he had a 9-5-2 record, 2.13 GAA and .922 SV% during the regular season. He takes on the New York Rangers, who ended the regular season 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33) and have scored 11 goals in three games in this opening series.

Schmid was 11-7-4 with a .905 SV% and 2.62 GAA with the Utica Comets (AHL) and has been recalled and placed on the Devils' active roster Thursday. The 22-year-old returns to New Jersey, where he has been incredibly successful in previous callups, with his 8-5-2 record, 2.24 GAA and .918 SV%.

Schmid allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old has been sensational despite his recent losses, with his 6-4-1 record, 2.00 GAA and .926 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who lost their last game 4-2 to Los Angeles and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.08).

Schmid allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old has been sensational despite his recent losses, with his 6-4-1 record, 2.00 GAA and .926 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who lost their last game 4-2 to Los Angeles and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.08).

Schmid stopped 23 of 23 shots for his first career shutout as he handled the Philadelphia Flyers easily in his previous start. The 22-year-old has been incredible in his small sample size this season, with his 6-4-0 record, 1.91 GAA and .930 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who won their last game 3-2 vs. Carolina and are 10th in the NHL in shots per game (32.5).