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Smith (lower-body) has returned to Vegas will not be available for Saturday's game in Edmonton.

Smith left the Golden Knights' previous game after 11:39 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will not be available Saturday in Edmonton as he has returned to Vegas. The 31-year-old is day-to-day for the time being and has 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games this season.

Reilly Smith
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).

Akira Schmid
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).

Akira Schmid
Hill is questionable for Thursday's game due to a lower-body injury.

Hill missed Wednesday's practice with a lower-body injury and he's not expected to be available for Thursday's game. With Hill likely to be out, look for Jonathan Quick to start and Jiri Patera to be recalled from Henderson (AHL) to serve as the backup.

Adin Hill
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).

Akira Schmid
Hill will start Friday vs. the Devils.

Hill stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Carolina in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been great when called upon, especially of late as shown by his 15-6-1 record, 2.50 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won three straight and five of their last six contests.

Adin Hill
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).

Akira Schmid