Akira Schmid - NHL News & Rumors

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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • 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

Inks two-year deal Schmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Schmid and Florida managed to avoid an arbitration hearing by agreeing to this deal. The 26-year-old netminder had a 16-10-6 record, 2.59 GAA and .893 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2025-26. Florida acquired him from the Golden Knights on June 29 in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid is likely to serve as the Panthers' No. 2 netminder behind Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed).

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky headlines NHL free agency after 2 Stanley Cup runs

Two-time Vezina Trophy and Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is the most intriguing player available when NHL free agency opens

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

The Florida Panthers have traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights trade goaltender Akira Schmid to the Florida Panthers The Golden Knights get a draft pick and the Panthers get a new option to help replace Bobrovsky?

JUNE 30 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Acquired by Florida Schmid was dealt from the Golden Knights to the Panthers on Monday in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick.

Impact Considering that the Panthers' goaltending duo of Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov are set to become unrestricted free agents, Schmid might have an opportunity to command a sizable role in 2026-27. It will be worth monitoring what the Panthers do with their goaltending situation when free agency begins, but Schmid could be an intriguing sleeper for fantasy managers this coming season, even if he's working in tandem with another netminder. The 26-year-old Schmid went 16-10-6 with a 2.59 GAA and an .893 save percentage over 34 regular-season games with Vegas in 2025-26.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rebuilding Canucks acquire veteran forward Gallagher in trade with Canadiens

The Vancouver Canucks added veteran depth by acquiring Brendan Gallagher in a trade with Montreal, with teams busy revamping their rosters two days before the NHL’s free-agency per...

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Carter Hart's highly scrutinized comeback has arrived at the Stanley Cup Final with Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final, largely thanks to goalie Carter Hart

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Golden Knights activate Carter Hart off injured reserve to beat Flames

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APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Losing streak at four Schmid made 16 saves in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact Two of Nashville's three goals in the second period came on power plays, while the third was a shorthanded tally by Tyson Jost. Schmid has lost all four of his starts since the Olympic break, and during that stretch he's stumbled to a .879 save percentage in five outings while falling firmly behind Adin Hill on the depth chart.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Stamkos' 3-point game powers the Predators to a 4-1 win over the Golden Knights

Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

VGK@NSH: O'Reilly scores PPG against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Ryan O'Reilly (NSH) scores power-play goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 4 - 1

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

VGK@NSH: Jost scores SHG against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Tyson Jost (NSH) scores shorthanded goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 3 - 1

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

VGK@NSH: Stamkos scores PPG against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Steven Stamkos (NSH) scores power-play goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 2 - 0

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

VGK@NSH: Stamkos scores goal against Akira Schmid | Nashville Predators Steven Stamkos (NSH) scores goal against Akira Schmid (VGK) to make it 0 - 0

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Saturday Schmid will start in goal during Saturday's road clash against the Predators, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Despite being held out of the win column since Feb. 4, Schmid's last appearance was a strong relief effort where he stopped all 14 shots he saw against Utah on Thursday. Overall, the 25-year-old netminder has a 16-9-6 record, a 2.54 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 33 outings this season. He'll face off against the Predators, who enter Saturday's contest hot after winning both of their last two games.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in relief appearance Schmid stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Adin Hill in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact The Mammoth did get an empty-netter to seal the deal, but Schmid was sharp in his first game action since March 6. Hill was in his sixth straight start before getting pulled 8:12 into Thursday's contest. Schmid remains at 16-9-6 on the year with a 2.54 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 33 appearances. Both goalies should get a look this weekend -- the Golden Knights visit the Predators on Saturday and the Stars on Sunday.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mammoth vs. Golden Knights | NHL Highlights | March 19, 2026

MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

Mammoth score on 1st 3 shots on goal in 4-0 win over the Golden Knights

Karel Vejmelka stopped all 28 shots he faced for Utah, while Vegas counterpart Adin Hill was chased after allowing three goals without making a save in the Mammoth’s 4-0 victory ov...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

🎥 SOUND: Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights Akira Schmid speaks to the media following Wednesday’s practice at City National Arena

MARCH 18 • NHL.COM

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