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Akira Schmid News
Akira Schmid will start Thursday vs. Washington.

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).

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Schmid is in the starter's crease at the Devils morning skate.

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).

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Schmid led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.

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).

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Schmid was in the starter's crease at the Devils' morning skate.

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).

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Akira Schmid has been sent back down to Utica (AHL).

Schmid will head back down to Utica (AHL) after doing a more than admirable job backing up the Devils' crease, posting an incredible 5-3-0 record, 1.96 GAA and .932 SV%. He heads back to the minors, where he was also strong prior to his promotion, with a 2-1-2 record, .918 SV% and 1.97 GAA in a short four game showing.

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Akira Schmid will miss the Devils' game Monday vs. the Rangers due to illness.

Schmid will miss Monday's game due to illness and Nico Daws has been recalled from the AHL to backup the Devils' crease while Schmid is out. The 22-year-old has been sensational in limited starts prior to the illness, posting a perfect 4-0-0 record alongside his 1.24 GAA and .953 SV%.

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