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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

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

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