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Expected to start Thursday Schmid is set to guard the road crease against Carolina in Game 5 on Thursday.

Impact New Jersey is going back to Schmid after Vitek Vanecek allowed 11 goals on 57 shots over the Devils' last three contests. Schmid has a 2.29 GAA and .921 save percentage in eight playoff outings this year, but he has struggled recently too, surrendering eight goals on 48 shots over his last three outings. Carolina has averaged 3.70 goals per game in the 2023 postseason.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes season-ending loss Schmid stopped 36 of 39 Carolina shots Thursday. It was not enough, however. The Devils took a season-ending 3-2 loss in overtime.

Impact Schmid was Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde in his nine postseason appearances. He could follow a 31-save shutout by allowing three goals on 11 shots. He may be the goaltender of the future in New Jersey, but the postseason left managers with more questions than answers about Schmid.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11 saves in relief Schmid kicked out 11 of 12 shots in relief in a 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Impact Vitek Vanecek surrendered five goals on 17 shots before being pulled midway through the second period. Schmid was beaten by Jordan Martinook towards the end of the second frame, but he was great the rest of the way. Schmid, who wasn't charged with the loss Tuesday, has a 4-3 record, 2.29 GAA and .921 save percentage in eight playoff outings this year. It wouldn't be surprising to see him start in Game 5 on Thursday, given how badly Vanecek has struggled in the postseason.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets pulled in loss to Carolina Schmid allowed four goals on 25 shots before being pulled in New Jersey's 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Friday.

Impact Schmid was strong in the first period, but after surrendering four goals on 16 shots in the second, Vitek Vanecek was put in net for the third frame. Although Schmid posted a 4-1 record, 1.38 GAA and .951 save percentage in five contests from April 22-May 1, he's now been yanked in each of his last two appearances. Schmid's recent struggles might result in Vanecek starting Sunday.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Friday Schmid will get the starting nod in Carolina for Game 2 on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact After an impressive series against the Rangers, Schmid was blitzed by Carolina in Game 1. He coughed up three goals on 11 shots and was yanked shortly after the start of the second period. The team has faith that he can turn the series around and will send him back out for Game 2 on Friday. Schmid is 4-2 with a .935 save percentage in six postseason appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rested Hurricanes storm Devils, force goalie swap in second-round opening rout - The Boston Globe New Jersey managed a single shot on goal in the first period while compared to both Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis finding the net, then Jesper...

MAY 4, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Gets hook in Game 1 Schmid was pulled from Game 1 against the Hurricanes on Wednesday after allowing three goals on 11 shots.

Impact Schmid got the hook after the Devils fell behind 3-0 just 1:55 into the second period, and he ultimately took the loss. The 22-year-old goalie won four of the final five games in New Jersey's first-round series against the Rangers while allowing only seven goals, but Carolina had little trouble figuring him out. It remains to be seen if the Devils go with Schmid or Vitek Vanecek -- who allowed one goal on 11 shots Wednesday -- in Game 2 on Friday.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Wednesday Schmid will guard the road goal in Game 1 of the Devils' second-round series versus the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Schmid has won four of his five starts during the postseason, adding an impressive 1.38 GAA and a .951 save percentage. The 22-year-old was able to guide the Devils to the second round, and he'll look to keep rolling against the Hurricanes.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Akira Schmid, Devils shut out Rangers in Game 7 Rookie Akira Schmid made 31 saves for his second shutout of New Jersey’s first-round Eastern Conference playoff series as the Devils advance...

MAY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Akira Schmid and the Devils down the Rangers en route to Round 2!

MAY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tending twine Monday Schmid will patrol the home crease Monday in Game 7 against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Schmid surrendered five goals on 29 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to New York. He has a 3-1 record this postseason, giving up seven goals on 111 shots. The Rangers rank last in the playoffs this year with just 27.3 shots per game.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in Game 7 Schmid stopped 31 shots in Monday's 4-0 series-clinching win over the Rangers.

Impact Following a down performance in Game 6, Schmid returned to form in Game 7, stopping all 31 shots faced to record his second shutout of the postseason, helping the Devils advance to the second round. The 22-year-old Schmid finished the series 4-1-0 with a stellar .951 save percentage. He'll look to keep rolling in round two when New Jersey takes on Carolina.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Game 6 Schmid stopped 24 of 29 shots before being pulled in a 5-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday.

Impact It was Schmid's first bad outing of the playoffs. The 22-year-old played a huge role in the Devils winning their previous three games by saving 80 of 82 shots in that span. New York solved him Saturday though, beating Schmid once in the first period and twice in each of the second and third frames. After Braden Schneider put the Rangers up 5-1 midway through the third period, Vitek Vanecek stepped into the contest. Still, given Schmid's overall success in this series, New Jersey might go back to him for Game 7 on Monday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Rangers Schmid will defend the road crease versus the Rangers on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Schmid has been sensational in the playoffs -- winning three straight games -- after the Devils lost their opening two contests with Vitek Vanecek between the pipes. Schmid has given up only two goals on 82 shots in the last three games. Schmid showed great promise in the regular season, as he was 9-5-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .922 save percentage.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buckle up, Devils fans: With Akira Schmid, this playoff run might last a while | Politi Akira Schmid has stopped 80 of the 82 Rangers shots that he has faced in three straight postseason games.

APRIL 28, 2023 • NJ.COM

Devils' Akira Schmid Sprawls Out To Rob Rangers' Kaapo Kakko With Desperation Glove Save

APRIL 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

3-on-1? No problem for Akira Schmid 😎

APRIL 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Expected to face Rangers Schmid is slated to guard the home crease in Game 5 against the Rangers on Thursday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Schmid has come up big for the Devils, stopping 57 of 59 shots to lead New Jersey to back-to-back victories and even the first-round series at 2-2. The 22-year-old goaltender was effective in the regular season too, posting a 9-5-2 record, 2.13 GAA and .922 save percentage in 18 outings. Although Schmid has contained the Rangers, Vitek Vanecek started in the first two contests of the series, and New York scored 10 goals in that span.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

3-0 in postseason Schmid made 23 saves in a 4-0 shutout win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Schmid turned aside all 23 shots faced in a shutout victory over the Rangers, giving the Devils a 3-2 series lead. The 22-year-old Schmid has been spectacular since taking over for Vitek Vanecek before Game 3, winning all three starts with a stellar .975 save percentage. Schmid will almost certainly be back between the pipes on Saturday as the Devils look to close out the series.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Siegenthaler, Akira Schmid lead Devils past Rangers to tie seroes - The Boston Globe New Jersey got its second straight tight win at Madison Square Garden after a pair of lopsided losses at home.

APRIL 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

How Akira Schmid went from stranded in Canada to Devils' goalie savior | Politi Akira Schmid, the Devils star in Game 3 against the Rangers, had a long, strange road to Devils stardom.

APRIL 24, 2023 • NJ.COM

Slated to start Schmid is expected to guard the road goal Monday against the Rangers in Game 4, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Schmid is coming off a 35-save performance in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Rangers. He was impressive in his first Stanley Cup Playoff start, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the Devils will go back to him for Game 4.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stymies Rangers again Schmid stopped 22 of 23 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Schmid was excellent again Monday, allowing one goal on 23 shots as the Devils evened the series 2-2. The 22-year-old Schmid has won back-to-back road starts, allowing just two goals on 59 shots since replacing Vitek Vanecek in the crease prior to Game 3. Schmid made 18 starts in the regular season, going 9-5-2 with a .922 save percentage. He'll almost certainly be back in goal for Game 5 in New Jersey.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goalie off ice Saturday Schmid was the first goaltender off the ice Saturday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact This is usually an indication as who the starting goaltender is, but coach Lindy Ruff said that the starting goaltending decision will be a game-time decision. The Devils are down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series with Games 3 and 4 in New York, so Ruff could switch things up and go with Schmid rather than No. 1 goaltender Vitek Vanecek. Schmid was 9-5-2 with a 2.13 GAA and .922 save percentage this season.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Schmid will guard the road goal in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact The Devils' starting goalie was said to be a game-time decision despite Schmid going through the typical starter's routine during the morning skate. He'll start anyway, putting him in line for his first NHL playoff appearance. He was solid in the regular season with a 9-5-2 record, a 2.13 GAA and a .922 save percentage over 18 games. If Schmid can get a win Saturday, the 22-year-old might run away with the starting job after Vitek Vanecek struggled in the first two games of the series.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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