Akira Schmid - NHL News & Rumors

Light work Saturday Schmid stopped 17 of 19 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Schmid has won back-to-back outings, allowing four goals on 43 shots in that span. The 25-year-old has a chance to carve out time as the starter in the absences of Adin Hill (lower body) and Carter Hart (lower body), with the latter being week-to-week after getting hurt Thursday. Schmid is up to 13-4-5 on the season with a 2.49 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 23 appearances. He may not get the nod Sunday in San Jose, but Schmid is likely to start either Wednesday in Los Angeles or Thursday at home versus the Maple Leafs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marner, Stone lead Golden Knights to 4-2 win over Blues

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist in his 700th career game, Mark Stone tied the Golden Knights’ record with a goal in his seventh straight game, and Vegas defeated the St. Loui...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is out week to week with a lower-body injury

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is week to week with a lower-body injury, according to coach Bruce Cassidy

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Slated starter Saturday Schmid is expected to start at home against St. Louis on Saturday, per Sinbin Vegas.

Impact Schmid entered Thursday's clash against Columbus during the first period because Carter Hart (lower body) had to exit the game. Schmid went on to earn the win while stopping 22 of 24 shots. The 25-year-old Schmid has a 12-4-5 record, 2.51 GAA and .895 save percentage in 22 appearances in 2025-26. St. Louis ranks 32nd in goals per game with 2.49, and the Blues have dropped their past two games while being outscored 11-5 to fall to 17-20-8 on the season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief outing Schmid stopped 21 of 23 shots in relief of Carter Hart (lower body) in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Hart was injured in the first period, and Schmid put an admirable relief performance to come away with his first win since Dec. 11. The 25-year-old Schmid has been all over the place lately, allowing 14 goals across his last five outings. He's at a 12-4-5 record with a 2.51 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 22 appearances. Schmid will take over as the No. 1 netminder if Hart misses time, though Adin Hill (lower body) would likely move atop the depth chart if he can return soon. The Golden Knights have a back-to-back ahead with a home game Saturday versus the Blues followed by a visit to San Jose on Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reilly Smith's 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Reilly Smith scored twice, Mark Stone extended his goal streak to six games and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early injury to goalie Carter Hart, rallying past the Columbus...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart injured in first period against Blue Jackets

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to have injured his left leg during their 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Loses in overtime Schmid stopped 17 of 20 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Schmid was able to snag a standings point for the Golden Knights, but he's now allowed 12 goals over his last four outings (three starts). The 25-year-old squandered a pair of one-goal leads Sunday before Tyler Bertuzzi completed his hat trick from in close at 1:18 of overtime. Schmid is down to 11-4-5 with a 2.52 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 21 appearances. At this point, the Golden Knights are likely waiting for one of Schmid or Carter Hart to find a groove and run with the starting job, which should be up for grabs since both netminders have struggled lately. The Golden Knights' next game is in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Bertuzzi completes hat trick in OT in Blackhawks' 3-2 victory over Golden Knights

Tyler Bertuzzi scored at 1:18 of overtime for his second hat trick of the season and fifth in the NHL to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Starting in Chicago Schmid will defend the road net against the Blackhawks on Sunday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

Impact Schmid hasn't picked up a win since Dec. 11 in Philadelphia, as he's 0-2-0 while allowing a total of nine goals on 59 shots (.847 save percentage) over his last three appearances. The 25-year-old holds an 11-4-4 record with two shutouts, a 2.50 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 20 games in 2025-26. Chicago has won back-to-back contests against Dallas and Washington following a two-game skid.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Early lead slips away on NYE Schmid made 15 saves in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact The Golden Knights grabbed a 2-0 lead before the midway point in the first period, but their offense went cold the rest of the way and Schmid couldn't make the early advantage hold up. The 25-year-old netminder has given up nine goals on just 44 shots over his last two starts, and on the season he's posted an 11-4-4 record with a 2.50 GAA and .895 save percentage. Adin Hill (lower body) still lacks a clear target date for his return, so Schmid will continue battling Carter Hart for playing time into 2026.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Stamkos scores goal No. 600, Predators win New Year's Eve matinee in Vegas 4-2

Steven Stamkos scored his 600th career goal and the Nashville Predators beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

NSH@VGK: Schaefer scores goal against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Reid Schaefer (NSH) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 2 - 3

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

NSH@VGK: Bunting scores goal against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting (NSH) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 2 - 4

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

NSH@VGK: Smith scores goal against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Cole Smith (NSH) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 2 - 3

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

NSH@VGK: Perbix scores goal against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Nick Perbix (NSH) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 2 - 1

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

Scheduled to start Wednesday Schmid is slated to start at home against the Predators on Wednesday, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Schmid has lost out on playing time over the last month to Carter Hart, but Hart was lit up for five goals on 12 shots in Monday's loss to the Wild, so Vegas will turn back to Schmid for Wednesday's game. Schmid also replaced Hart in goal during Monday's defeat, stopping all 15 shots he faced. As for Wednesday's matchup, the Predators have been a more formidable opponent of late -- they have won four of their last five games while netting 16 goals in that span.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild beat Golden Knights 5-2 to improve to 9-1-1 since Dec. 8

Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles against Flames Schmid allowed five goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Schmid's in a playing time battle with Carter Hart, and this was not a performance the former could afford to have against a non-playoff team. This was one of Schmid's worst outings of the year, and he's posted a save percentage south of .900 in five of his last six games. He's at an 11-3-4 record with a 2.48 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 18 appearances this season. Hart is slated to start Sunday in Edmonton, and it looks like Schmid is settling into a backup role where he's fortunate to get in every three or four games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Backlund scores 2 as Flames beat Golden Knights 6-3

Mikael Backlund scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Flames' Ryan Lomberg Drops The Mitts After Burying Breakaway Goal

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Set starter for Saturday Schmid is set to start on the road against Calgary on Saturday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Schmid has won his past two games while stopping 41 of 43 shots (.953 save percentage). He's 11-2-4 with a 2.33 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 17 outings this year, including a 19-save shutout over the Flames on Oct. 14. Despite his success, he's shifted to the No. 2 role behind Carter Hart, who is expected to start Sunday in Edmonton.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 11th win in OT Schmid made 17 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact The 25-year-old netminder has taken a back seat to Carter Hart to begin December, but that arrangement may not last long as Schmid continues to shine when called upon. He's taken just one regulation loss since the beginning of November, going 6-1-4 over his last 11 starts with a 2.13 GAA and .908 save percentage.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stone scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift the Golden Knights over the Flyers 3-2

Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Veg Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing start against Philadelphia Schmid will start Thursday's road game against Philadelphia, Steve Carp of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Schmid has lost out on some playing time recently since Carter Hart is now eligible to suit up for the Golden Knights. However, Hart won't start against his former team Thursday, so Schmid will defend the crease for the second time in the team's last six games. Schmid has made 10 starts since the beginning of November, and he's gone 5-1-4 with a 2.15 GAA and .909 save percentage during that time.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Backlund scores 2 as Flames beat Golden Knights 6-3

Stone scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift the Golden Knights over the Flyers 3-2