Akira Schmid Picks Up Victory In Relief Appearance
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid made eight saves in a relief appearance in Tuesday's 5-4 comeback victory against the Islanders. Schmid stepped into the crease in the second period to replace starting goaltender Vitek Vanecek after he allowed four goals on 18 shots. Schmid was not tested in the third period as he only had to make six saves in the frame in order to pick up his second win of the season. Schmid has posted a record of 2-4-1 to go along with a 3.02 goals against average and .896 save percentage through eight appearances, and the 23-year-old is projected to get the start in Thursday's game against the Flyers.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid had another rough night at the office Friday against Carolina, getting pulled from Game 2 of the second-round series after two periods. Schmid didn't allow a single goal and made nine saves in the first period, but the Hurricanes opened the second frame with a quick power-play goal and put four pucks in total past Schmid. He ended up with 21 saves on 25 shots. Vitek Vanecek finished the game and gave up two further goals on 10 shots. Devils head coach Lindy Ruff now has a big decision to make. Schmid took over the crease in spectacular style in the first-round series against the Rangers, but he's now registered a .806 save percentage across the last two games. Vanecek hasn't done well either, but he looked great during the regular season and might deserve another shot as a starter in the playoffs.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid played less than 22 minutes in Wednesday's Game 1 against Carolina, with the team pulling him after Schmid gave up three goals on 11 shots. Schmid had an incredible opening to the playoffs, but his numbers were unsustainable and the young netminder took a beating Wednesday night. However, Schmid can still be very satisfied with how his first six career playoff games have gone in the NHL, with the Swiss netminder recording two shutouts and posting a 4-2 record with a 1.84 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage. Vitek Vanecek did well as Schmid's replacement in Wednesday's 5-1 loss, saving 10 of 11 shots, but he's struggled badly in the playoffs and it's likely New Jersey will keep its faith in Schmid for Friday's Game 2.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid posted his second shutout of the series as he made 31 saves in Monday's 4-0 series-clinching victory against the Rangers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup. Schmid bounced back from a rough start in the previous game where he allowed five goals in the loss, but the 22-year-old responded to help the Devils close out the series on home ice. Schmid finished with a .951 save percentage and 1.38 goals against average through five starts in the series, while only surrendering two goals in the four wins since he replaced starting goaltender Vitek Vanecek in Game 3. Schmid and the Devils will begin the upcoming series on the road as they take on the Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid will mind the crease for Game 7 against the Rangers Monday. Schmid allowed five goals on 29 shots losing 5-2 in Game 6. Otherwise, the 22-year-old's play has been impressive in the first round with a record of 3-1, a .937 save percentage, and a 1.72 goals-against-average. As the Devils head into a pivotal Game 7, On home ice, Schmid will have to be on top of his game to close out the series.
New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid will be in the crease for Game 6 against the New York Rangers Saturday. Schmid has helped the Devils win three consecutive games, and they now have a 3-2 series lead. Unfortunately, the Rangers have been unable to solve the Swiss netminder, as he's only allowed two goals on 82 Rangers shots in the series. During the regular season, Schmid posted a 9-5-2 record, a 2.13 goals-against-average, and a .922 save percentage.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid posted his first career postseason shutout in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rangers. The 22-year-old continued to play a key role in New Jersey's comeback effort in the series, stopping all 23 shots he faced in a 4-0 victory. Schmid is now the first goalie in franchise history to start his playoff career with three consecutive victories. The Devils were in huge trouble when they went 2-0 behind on home ice at the start of the series, but a change in goal has completely turned the tide in the matchup. Schmid has allowed only 0.63 goals per game so far with a .976 save percentage.
New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid will be in goal Monday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers. Schmid made his first-ever NHL playoff appearance in Game 3, stopping 35 of 36 shots and leading the Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory. In the regular season, he played well when called upon and posted a record of 9-5-2, a 2.13 goals-against-average, and a .922 save percentage.
Akira Schmid Terrific In Playoff Debut To Earn Game 3 Victory
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid stopped 35-of-36 shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime victory against the Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. The Devils turned to rookie netminder Schmid for his first career NHL playoff start after starting goaltender Vitek Vanecek surrendered nine goals through the opening two games of the series. Schmid had a terrific performance and surrendered only one goal in the contest to Rangers forward Chris Kreider. After the encouraging performance, Schmid is the projected starter for Game 4 on Monday night as the Devils look to even up the series on the road.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid is expected to start Saturday's Game 3 against the Rangers. Schmid was in the starter's crease Saturday morning, while Vitek Vanecek shared the net with MacKenzie Blackwood. Vanecek has started both of the first two games in the series, but he's struggled massively and it's not a surprise Devils head coach Lindy Ruff will want to try something new in Game 3. Vanecek has given up nine goals in the series with a .827 save percentage. If he indeed starts, Schmid will be getting his first taste of Stanley Cup Playoffs action. He's an inexperienced netminder, but the Swiss goalie did well during the regular season, going 9-5-2, while allowing 2.13 goals per game with a .922 save percentage and one shutout.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid got to celebrate his first career shutout as the team crushed Philadelphia 7-0 Saturday. The 22-year-old needed to make 23 saves to get his maiden shutout. Schmid was summoned from the minors earlier in the week to replace Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) in the lineup. Saturday marked his eighth start of the campaign and Schmid is now 6-4-0 for the season with a 1.98 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. Schmid's numbers in the AHL have also been good, as he has posted a 10-6-3 record with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage.
