Akira Schmid - NHL News & Rumors

Starting against Washington Schmid will defend the road crease against Washington on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Schmid competed for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and he'll make his first start following the NHL layoff Friday. Across nine appearances for the Golden Knights since the start of the calendar year, he's gone 5-2-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .894 save percentage.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights face 18 games in 35 days in a tight Pacific Division playoff race

The Vegas Golden Knights return from the Olympics break facing a packed schedule that can decide their playoff fate

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

🎥 SOUND: Schmid & Stevens | Vegas Golden Knights Akira Schmid and Assistant Coach John Stevens speak to the media following Saturday’s practice at City National Arena.

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Akira Schmid on Representing Switzerland | Vegas Golden Knights Akira Schmid talks about his childhood dreams of playing in the Olympics and soaking in the moment.

FEBRUARY 20 • NHL.COM

Poor outing vs. Canada Schmid stopped 20 of 25 shots in Switzerland's 5-1 loss to Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday.

Impact Schmid made his first start of the Olympics after Leonardo Genoni got the nod against France, and understandably, he was busy and conceded lots of goals against the best attack in the world. It's uncertain who will get the nod for the Swiss in the group-stage finale against Czech Republic on Sunday, which also happens to be a must-win game for both countries.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Canada Schmid is expected to start for Switzerland against Canada on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports Friday.

Impact Schmid is getting his first start of the tournament after Leonardo Genoni earned a 4-0 shutout victory over France on Thursday. Schmid is drawing the far tougher assignment. Canada has a stacked roster that includes Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby. Schmid will also be up against some of his Vegas teammates in Mark Stone, Mitch Marner and Shea Theodore. The 25-year-old Schmid has a 16-6-6 record, 2.53 GAA and .895 save percentage in 29 outings with the Golden Knights this campaign.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in win Schmid stopped 21 of 23 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Schmid took care of business in an easy matchup, though he allowed goals to defensemen Elias Pettersson and Pierre-Olivier Joseph. This outing ended an 0-2-1 stretch for Schmid, who gave up 10 goals on 77 shots in that span. For the season, the Swiss netminder is at a 16-6-6 record with a 2.53 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 29 appearances. As the lone NHL goalie on Switzerland's Olympic roster, expect Schmid to see steady playing time during the tournament.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

🎥 POSTGAME SOUND: Uchacz, Eichel, Schmid & Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights Kai Uchacz, Jack Eichel, Akira Schmid and Head Coach Bruce Cassidy speak to the media following Wednesday’s game against the Vancouver Canuc...

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks

Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

SAVE OF THE YEAR? DIVING glove save from SCHMID!

FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Leaves ice first Schmid was the first goalie off the ice Wednesday, SinBin.vegas reports, indicating he'll guard the cage at home versus Vancouver.

Impact With Schmid taking the first game of the back-to-back, fantasy managers can likely expect to see Adin Hill get the nod at home versus the Kings on Thursday. The 25-year-old Schmid is currently mired in a three-game losing streak during which he posted a 0-2-1 record and 3.34 GAA.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss versus Kraken Schmid stopped 20 of 23 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact The Golden Knights dug out of an early 2-0 deficit, but Kaapo Kakko's goal early in the third period was the difference. Schmid has lost his last three outings, allowing 10 goals on 78 shots while going 0-2-1 in that span. For the season, he's at a 15-6-6 record with a 2.55 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 28 appearances. Adin Hill will get the nod for Sunday's game in Anaheim, and the Golden Knights' continued use of a goalie rotation suggests Schmid would be in line to start Wednesday at home in a favorable matchup versus the Canucks before heading to the Olympics as a member of Team Switzerland.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko's go-ahead goal in third period lifts Kraken to 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Kaapo Kakko scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Poised to start Schmid will protect the home net against Seattle on Saturday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schmid has lost his last two outings (0-1-1) while permitting seven goals on 55 shots. He has a 15-5-6 record in 2025-26 with a 2.53 GAA, an .895 save percentage and two shutouts through 27 appearances. Seattle sits 23rd in the league with 2.87 goals per game this season, but the team is riding a three-game winning streak with 14 goals over that span.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up short in Montreal Schmid turned aside 23 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact After allowing two goals in the second period, Schmid and the Golden Knights dominated the third to force OT, but the netminder was beaten clean on a Jake Evans rush that produced the winner. Schmid has lost two straight decisions since seeing a four-start win streak end, and through seven outings in January he's gone 4-1-2 with a 2.61 GAA and .895 save percentage.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

VGK@MTL: Evans scores goal against Akira Schmid | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans (MTL) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 3 - 2

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Jake Evans scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Golden Knights 3-2

Jake Evans scored at 3:58 of overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

VGK@MTL: Caufield scores goal against Akira Schmid | Montréal Canadiens Cole Caufield (MTL) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 2 - 1

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

VGK@MTL: Danault scores goal against Akira Schmid | Montréal Canadiens Phillip Danault (MTL) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 1 - 1

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Facing Canadiens Schmid will be between the pipes for Tuesday's road matchup against Montreal, SinBin.vegas reports.

Impact Schmid is coming off a 25-save effort in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Boston. He has posted a 15-5-5 record in 2025-26 with a 2.51 GAA, an .896 save percentage and two shutouts through 26 appearances. Montreal sits fifth in the league with 3.37 goals per game this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in Boston Schmid made 24 saves in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Boston built a 4-0 lead through two periods, including two power-play tallies, and while Schmid was able to shut the door in the third, Vegas' comeback attempt fell just short. It was Schmid's first regulation loss in January, and on the month he's gone 4-1-1 in six starts with a 2.57 GAA and .896 save percentage.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins strike early, hold off Golden Knights 4-3 for 9th win in 11 games.

Charlie McAvoy started a three-goal flurry in a 54-second span in the first period, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knight...

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

First goalie off Thursday Schmid was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Boston.

Impact Schmid is in the midst of a four-game winning streak in which he's posted a 2.07 GAA and .917 save percentage. Although Adin Hill will likely serve as the Golden Knights' primary netminder now that he's healthy, Schmid should be able to earn some playing time if he can continue to perform at a high level. Schmid will have a tough matchup Thursday, as the Bruins rank ninth in the NHL with 3.28 goals per game.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Schmid stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Schmid collected his fourth straight win, and he's allowed exactly two goals in each of those games. While not dominant, the 25-year-old netminder is getting the job done, giving the Golden Knights the luxury of not having to give Adin Hill a full starter's workload after a lengthy absence. Schmid is now at a 15-4-5 record with a 2.45 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 25 appearances. Schmid won't get a lot of saves behind Vegas' steady defense, but he can limit goals against and rack up wins. The Golden Knights' next game is Monday versus the Flyers, and they open their road trip with a back-to-back featuring games in Boston on Thursday and Toronto on Friday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Golden Knights face 18 games in 35 days in a tight Pacific Division playoff race

Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks

Kaapo Kakko's go-ahead goal in third period lifts Kraken to 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Jake Evans scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Golden Knights 3-2

Bruins strike early, hold off Golden Knights 4-3 for 9th win in 11 games.