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The Devils have recalled Akira Schmid from Utica (AHL).

Schmid was a fifth-round pick (No.136 overall) in 2018 and has been terrific in his first professional season. The 21-year-old has gone 8-0-2 with a 1.60 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 starts with Utica. He will likely serve as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup on Friday.

Akira Schmid
Samsonov was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals morning skate.

Samsonov stopped 17 of 18 shots in the Capitals win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Samsonov has been red-hot since the middle of November, winning seven of his last eight while posting a 2.13 GAA, .928 SV% and two shutouts. Tonight he'll face an Anaheim team that will likely be without both Ryan Getzlaf and Adam Henrique.

Ilya Samsonov