Akira Schmid - NHL News & Rumors

Starting against Ottawa Schmid will start Wednesday's road game against the Senators, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Schmid got the night off Saturday against Seattle, but he'll draw the start Wednesday for the third time in the Panthers' last four games. The 26-year-old is coming off back-to-back wins, and he posted a 2.50 GAA and .889 save percentage across that two-game span.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Schmid made 15 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Vancouver got two pucks by the 26-year-old netminder on just seven shots in the first period, but Schmid closed the door the rest of the way and finally got enough offense from Brady Tkachuk late to collect his second win of the season. With Jacob Markstrom nursing an undisclosed minor injury that could sideline him into next week, Schmid will likely take his 3.26 GAA and .876 save percentage through four outings into another start Saturday, at home against the Kraken.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brady Tkachuk completes his 2nd straight natural hat trick in OT as Panthers stun Canucks

Brady Tkachuk completed his second straight natural hat trick with a nifty move up the middle in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on T...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Set to start Thursday Schmid is slated to start Thursday's home game against the Canucks, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Schmid picked up his first win of the season on the road against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, turning aside 24 of 27 shots during the 7-3 victory. He'll draw a second consecutive start Thursday, while it isn't yet clear whether Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) will be available as the backup. If Markstrom doesn't dress, Cooper Black will presumably serve as the No. 2 option.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to first win of season Schmid turned aside 24 shots in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Columbus scored the only goal of the first period, but Florida took the lead early in the second and never looked back as Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk took control. The win was Schmid's first as a Panther after signing a two-year deal with the team in July, and through three appearances to begin the season he's gone 1-1-1 with a 3.73 GAA and .875 save percentage. With Jacob Markstrom nursing an undisclosed injury, Schmid could be in line for more work in the short term.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

FLA at CBJ: Schmid's stellar save | Florida Panthers Akira Schmid keeps the Blue Jackets from cutting into their deficit with a diving save.

OCTOBER 14 • NHL.COM

Brady Tkachuk has natural hat trick, brother Matthew has 5 assists as Panthers roll Blue Jackets 7-3

Brady Tkachuk had a natural hat trick in the second period, his brother Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists and the Florida Panthers rolled past the Columbus Bl...

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Akira Schmid with a Spectacular Goalie Save vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Facing Blue Jackets Schmid will defend the road crease in Tuesday's clash against the Blue Jackets, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Impact Schmid was called upon in relief during Monday's contest after Jacob Markstrom exited the contest due to tightness. Overall, the 26-year-old Schmid has an 0-1-1 record, a 4.16 GAA and an .868 save percentage across two appearances. While Markstrom avoided an injury, Cooper Black was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday in case the former can't back up Schmid. The Blue Jackets offense has been steady to open the 2026-27 season with 3.00 goals per game, making Schmid a risky fantasy option, especially after playing in Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Ostlund scores go-ahead goal in third period in Sabres' 5-3 win over Panthers

Noah Ostlund scored the go-ahead goal on the power play 7:15 into the third period, and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 in an outing both teams lost key player...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Loses relief outing Schmid fell to the Sabres 5-3 after coming on in the second period and stopping 18 of 21 shots.

Impact Schmid was pressed into service after Jacob Markstrom stayed in the locker room after the first period. The 26-year-old Schmid has now made two appearances for the Panthers, suffering defeats in both outings. With the team back in action versus Columbus on Tuesday, Schmid may have to do double duty on short notice.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres list Dahlin as day to day; Panthers goalie Markstrom pulled after feeling something tighten

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff listed captain Rasmus Dahlin as day to day after leaving the game with an injury, while adding the defenseman won’t initially join the team for its...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Takes overtime loss Schmid allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact Schmid didn't have an answer for the Sharks' top line, though the Panthers' offense did enough to carve out a point in the standings. Schmid likely got this start because the Panthers made a cross-country trip after opening the season in Raleigh on Tuesday. Jacob Markstrom is projected to handle a majority of the starts for Florida this year, and he should be between the pipes Sunday versus the Ducks. Schmid will be a streaming option in fantasy when he gets a good matchup.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

FLA@SJS: Cagnoni scores goal against Akira Schmid | San Jose Sharks Luca Cagnoni (SJS) scores goal against Akira Schmid (FLA) to make it 4 - 3

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Luca Cagnoni scores in OT in the Sharks' season-opening victory over the Panthers

Luca Cagnoni rocketed a shot off goalie Akira Schmid at 3:14 of overtime and the San Jose Sharks opened the season with a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

FLA@SJS: Smith scores goal against Akira Schmid | San Jose Sharks Will Smith (SJS) scores goal against Akira Schmid (FLA) to make it 3 - 1

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

FLA@SJS: Smith scores SHG against Akira Schmid | San Jose Sharks Will Smith (SJS) scores shorthanded goal against Akira Schmid (FLA) to make it 2 - 0

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

FLA@SJS: Celebrini scores goal against Akira Schmid | San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (SJS) scores goal against Akira Schmid (FLA) to make it 3 - 0

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

FLA@SJS: Marchment scores goal against Akira Schmid | San Jose Sharks Mason Marchment (SJS) scores goal against Akira Schmid (FLA) to make it 1 - 0

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Starting against San Jose Schmid was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against San Jose.

Impact Jacob Markstrom drew the Opening Night start for the Panthers on the road against Carolina on Tuesday and led Florida to a 1-0 overtime win, but Schmid will have an opportunity to defend the crease Thursday. Schmid made 34 regular-season appearances for the Golden Knights last year, going 16-10-6 with a 2.59 GAA and .893 save percentage.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in shootout in preseason finale Schmid stopped 20 shots in regulation and overtime and one of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 3-2 preseason loss to the Lightning.

Impact The Panthers took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but a Benjamin Rautiainen power-play tally tied it up, and Schmid then couldn't deny Pontus Holmberg or Rautiainen again in the shootout. The former Devil and Golden Knight will open 2026-27 as Jacob Markstrom's backup in the new-look Florida crease, but the 26-year-old Schmid could push to make it more of a timeshare after going 16-10-6 with a 2.59 GAA and .893 save percentage over 34 regular-season appearances for Vegas last season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

FLA vs. TBL: Schmid (Postgame) | Florida Panthers Akira Schmid speaks after the preseason shootout loss to the Lightning.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Saturday Schmid will patrol the home crease in Saturday's preseason matchup against Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Schmid posted a 16-10-6 record with a 2.59 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances for Vegas in 2025-26. As a member of Florida, he could push Jacob Markstrom for starts in the 2026-27 campaign, but Schmid will likely enter the year as Markstrom's backup.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins

The Carolina Hurricanes head into the NHL season as the defending Stanley Cup champion

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Cole Sillinger avoids arbitration, agrees to 3-year, $13.8M deal with Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal...

JULY 24 • Associated Press

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Brady Tkachuk completes his 2nd straight natural hat trick in OT as Panthers stun Canucks

Brady Tkachuk has natural hat trick, brother Matthew has 5 assists as Panthers roll Blue Jackets 7-3

Noah Ostlund scores go-ahead goal in third period in Sabres' 5-3 win over Panthers

Sabres list Dahlin as day to day; Panthers goalie Markstrom pulled after feeling something tighten

Luca Cagnoni scores in OT in the Sharks' season-opening victory over the Panthers

Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins

Cole Sillinger avoids arbitration, agrees to 3-year, $13.8M deal with Blue Jackets