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Turns in strong effort in win Schmid stopped 35 of 36 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Rangers in Game 3.

Impact Schmid got the nod after Vitek Vanecek was on the wrong side of 5-1 losses in each of the first two games of the season. For now, that looks like a smart move from head coach Lindy Ruff, as Schmid's performance Saturday gave the Devils life, though they're still down 2-1 in the series. It's reasonable to assume Schmid will get the nod again in Monday's Game 4.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Devils Schmid was called up by New Jersey on Thursday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Schmid has an 8-5-2 record, 2.24 GAA and .918 save percentage in 17 contests with New Jersey in 2022-23. With the playoffs around the corner, the Devils might opt to rest Vitek Vanecek and instead have Schmid serve as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup for the Devils' season finale against Washington on Thursday.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns OT win in relief Schmid stopped all 20 shots faced in a 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact Schmid entered the game in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood early in the second period, with the Devils trailing 4-1. The 22-year-old Schmid was superb, turning aside 20 shots while New Jersey rallied with three unanswered goals to force overtime, where they'd eventually come away with the win. Schmid will finish the regular season 9-5-2 with a .919 save percentage, making a case to back up Vitek Vanecek in the playoffs.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact Schmid has posted a record of 8-5-2 this season with a 2.24 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 17 appearances for the Devils. Mackenzie Blackwood, who returned to the lineup Saturday from a lower-body injury, stopped 25 shots in a 5-3 win over Ottawa.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets early hook Friday Schmid gave up three goals on seven shots before being replaced by Vitek Vanecek midway through the first period Friday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.

Impact The netminder wasn't at fault for any of the tallies, but Devils coach Lindy Ruff made a quick switch in an effort to wake his team up. Schmid avoided taking the loss at least, as Vanecek allowed the game-winning goal. Schmid sports a 3-1-2 record with a .916 save percentage in eight appearances since being called back up from AHL Utica in late February.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Canadiens Schmid will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Schmid has won two of his last four appearances, allowing five goals on 84 shots over that span. He'll get a favorable matchup for this contest against the Canadiens, who have lost five games in a row.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two straight wins Schmid made 23 saves in a 3-1 over Montreal on Saturday.

Impact Denis Gurianov was the only Hab to beat Schmid. He scored with a one-timer near the left hash marks late in the second period. Schmid has won two straight games and is 2-0-1 in his last three starts.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goalie off Thursday Schmid was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports, indicating he'll tend the twine on the road versus Washington.

Impact Schmid has just one win in his last seven contests, posting a 1-4-1 record, 2.43 GAA and .908 save percentage. While Vitek Vanecek will see the bulk of the workload down the stretch, Schmid should get a few opportunities with Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) sidelined. Still, as the No. 2 option, Schmid won't offer more than middling fantasy value.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to impress Schmid made 20 saves in a 3-2 shootout win over Washington on Thursday.

Impact Schmid had no chance on the first goal, which went in off Devils defenseman John Marino's leg with just 10 seconds left in the opening frame. The second goal came midway through the third period of Dylan Strome's stick in front of the net. Schmid then bricked up the net during the shootout. He is now 7-4-1 with a sparkling 1.99 GAA and .925 save percentage and has allowed just three goals on 62 shots over his last three appearances.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Friday Schmid is slated to start on the road against Vegas on Friday, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Impact Schmid posted a 23-save shutout Saturday versus Philadelphia and then stopped the 12 shots he faced in a relief appearance Wednesday against the Avalanche. He's 6-4-0 with a 1.91 GAA and a .930 save percentage in 11 contests this season. The Golden Knights are in a three-way tie for the 15th-ranked offense with 3.15 goals per game in 2022-23.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Saturday Schmid is expected to start at home against Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Schmid has a 5-4-0 record, 2.24 GAA and .919 save percentage in nine games with New Jersey in 2022-23. He also has a 2.53 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 20 contests with AHL Utica this season. Schmid was summoned by New Jersey on Tuesday because Mackenzie Blackwood is dealing with a lower-body injury. This will be Schmid's first NHL game since Jan. 5, when he stopped 14 of 18 shots in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis. The Flyers are tied for 28th offensively with 2.67 goals per game this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First NHL shutout Schmid made 23 saves in a 7-0 win over the Flyers on Saturday.

Impact It was Schmid's first NHL shutout. It was also his first start since Jan. 4 (he had been recalled from the AHL Utica Comets on Tuesday), and his first win since Dec. 3 in Philadelphia. Schmid, who is 22, is 6-4-0 in eight starts (10 GP) wiht a 1.98 GAA and .927 save percentage in the NHL. He is also 10-6-3 with a 2.53 GAA and .908 save percentage in 20 GP with Utica of the AHL.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' injury report: Mackenzie Blackwood 'tweaked something' at practice, Akira Schmid called up Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood "tweaked something" at Tuesday's practice and left early to speak with trainers.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • NJ.COM

Has Devils' Akira Schmid earned an NHL roster spot? Lindy Ruff says he'll 'continue to evaluate' Devils goalie Akira Schmid has been clutch in relief for Mackenzie Blackwood this season. Is he playing his way onto the roster?

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • NJ.COM

Schmid has 25 saves, Devils beat Senators for 12th straight Akira Schmid made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday for their 12th straight victory.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Schmid has 25 saves, Devils beat Senators for 12th straight Akira Schmid made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday for their 12th straight victory.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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