Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.
Schmid has a 3.15 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 contests with New Jersey this season, but his last start at the NHL level was March 5. His return to the minors might indicate that Kaapo Kahkonen (lower body) will be available for Thursday's road game against Toronto.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Recalled from AHL
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Schmid was recalled from the minors Tuesday.
Schmid's last NHL start came March 5, when he recorded 26 saves on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Panthers. The 23-year-old has struggled this year compared to last year, posting an .895 save percentage and a 5-9-1 record in 19 top-level appearances in 2023-24. He may see a start in the last four games of the season for the Devils.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Heads to AHL
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Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday.
Schmid served as the backup goaltender for Saturday's 4-2 loss to Carolina. His demotion likely indicates that at least one of Jake Allen (visa issues) or Kaapo Kahkonen (travel) will be available for Monday's road game versus the Rangers. Schmid has a 5-9-1 record, 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage in 19 appearances with New Jersey in 2023-24.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Recalled from minors
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The Devils recalled Schmid from AHL Utica on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
The Devils needed a second goaltender as Jake Allen (visa issues) and Kaapo Kahkonen (travel) are unavailable to back up Nico Daws on Saturday. This could be Schmid's last appearance in a Devils uniform this season, as New Jersey's deadline deals have bumped him down to fourth on the depth chart. Look for Schmid to be sent back to Utica after Saturday's tilt.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Mauled by Panthers
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Schmid stopped 26 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Florida, with the Panthers' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The Devils rallied from an early 2-0 deficit, but Schmid couldn't hold the momentum and gave up the go-ahead goal less than two minutes after Timo Meier had tied it up in the second period. New Jersey's coaching switch didn't solve the team's defensive woes overnight, so whoever's between the pipes for the Devils could continue to see a large volume of high-danger chances. Schmid hasn't won a game in the NHL since Dec. 16, and over four appearances since being called back up from AHL Utica, he's given up seven goals on 74 shots (.905 save percentage.)
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Devils' Akira Schmid: In goal Tuesday
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Schmid will get the starting nod at home versus the Panthers on Tuesday, James Nicols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports.
Schmid is coming off back-to-back relief appearances in which he stopped all 18 combined shots he faced. The netminding continues to be a problem for the Devils, with the club tied to multiple players for a possible move ahead of Friday's trade deadline. If New Jersey does secure goaltending help, Schmid will almost certainly be sent back to AHL Utica.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Needed in relief again Sunday
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Schmid stopped all nine shots he faced after replacing Nico Daws midway through the second period of Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.
The 23-year-old netminder has been needed in relief in two straight games, as Daws continues to implode. Schmid has allowed three goals on 44 shots over three appearances since returning to the NHL roster in late February. If the Devils don't trade for a goalie at the deadline, he could get another look in the No. 1 role, at least until Vitek Vanecek (lower body) returns from injured reserve.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Solid in relief appearance
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Schmid stopped all nine shots he faced in relief of Nico Daws in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks. Daws was credited with the defeat.
Schmid played the third period and gave the Devils a chance to get back in the contest. Tyler Toffoli's power-play goal cut the deficit to one, but they were unable to pull even. Schmid has made two appearances during his current NHL stint, allowing three goals on 35 shots. With Daws' recent inconsistency, Schmid could have a chance to start in the near future. Schmid is 5-8-1 with a 3.17 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 17 NHL appearances this season.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Starting Sunday
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Schmid will guard the home cage Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Schmid was recalled from AHL Utica on Saturday, and he's now poised to make his first NHL appearance since Dec. 21. The 23-year-old Schmid is 5-7-1 with an .893 save percentage and 3.25 GAA with the Devils this season. He'll face a Lightning team that's averaging 3.39 goals per game.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Back in NHL
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Schmid was summoned from AHL Utica on Saturday.
In a corresponding move, Isaac Poulter was returned to the minors. Schmid stopped 17 of 19 shots in a 2-1 loss to Syracuse on Friday after being sent to the AHL on Wednesday. He hadn't been in net for New Jersey since Dec. 21, so that extra work allowed him to shake off some rust. Nico Daws started for the Devils on Saturday, so Schmid might play between the pipes in Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Called up from minors
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Schmid was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.
Schmid has made 15 NHL appearances this season, going 5-7-1 with a 3.25 GAA and .893 save percentage. With Vitek Vanecek (lower body) sidelined, the 23-year-old Schmid figures to step into the backup role behind Nico Daws for Monday's clash with Seattle.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: AHL bound
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Schmid was reassigned to AHL Utica on Thursday.
Schmid will look to reset in the AHL after going 5-7-1 with a 3.25 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 15 NHL appearances this season. Schmid was pulled in his last start after giving up two goals on six shots in the first five minutes of the opening period against Edmonton last Thursday. The Devils will roll with Vitek Vanecek and Nico Daws between the pipes for the foreseeable future.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Pulled early against Edmonton
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Schmid allowed two first-period goals on six shots before he was replaced by Vitek Vanecek in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
It was a short night for Schmid, who allowed two goals in the first 5:24 of the first period before getting the hook. He'd be spared the loss, however, after the Devils rallied with three unanswered goals. Still, the 23-year-old Schmid has been struggling of late, going 1-2-0 with an .864 save percentage over his last four outings. Overall, he's now 5-7-1 with an .893 save percentage and 3.26 GAA on the season. Vanecek will likely get the start in Saturday's game versus Detroit, which would leave Schmid out of action until after the holiday break.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Tending twine Sunday
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Schmid will get the starting nod Sunday at home against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Schmid stopped 23 of 26 shots in Saturday's win over Columbus and will start the second half of the back-to-back with Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) dealing with an injury. Schmid has won four of his last six outings, registering a .909 save percentage during that stretch. Prior to that span, he had allowed 10 goals during a four-game losing skid. He owns a 3.03 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 13 appearances.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Cruises to fifth win
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Schmid made 23 saves in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
The Devils scored 47 seconds into the game and never looked back, giving Schmid a fairly easy evening in the crease. The 23-year-old has worked his way into a timeshare with Vitek Vanecek. Over his last six appearances, Schmid has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .909 save percentage -- not elite numbers, but better than Vanecek has managed during that same period.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Busy in Thursday's win
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Schmid stopped 37 of 38 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
Schmid had to be sharp as the Devils nursed a one-goal lead for all of the third period. He was up to the task, keeping the Kraken at bay despite a ton of pressure on the Devils' defense. Schmid has won three of his last four outings despite allowing nine goals in that span. He's at a 4-5-1 record with a 3.03 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 11 games after a strong start. The Devils' next two games are in a back-to-back at Calgary on Saturday and Edmonton on Sunday, so both Schmid and Vitek Vanecek should get a chance to play over the weekend.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Set to face Kraken
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Schmid is slated to start on the road against Seattle on Thursday, per Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin.
Schmid has a 3-5-1 record, 3.27 GAA and .891 save percentage in 10 contests this season. He allowed five goals on 17 shots en route to a 6-3 loss to San Jose in his last start Friday. Seattle ranks 29th offensively this year with 2.65 goals per game.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Clunker versus Sharks
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Schmid stopped 12 of 17 shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Anthony Duclair and Jacob MacDonald each snapped long droughts with two-goal games and Mikael Granlund added three points as Schmid struggled. After posting solid performances in five of his previous six outings, Schmid's poor showing against a Sharks team playing the second half of a back-to-back was discouraging, though this was also the 23-year-old's second game in a row in the crease. The Devils will have some time to collect themselves before beginning a four-game road trip Tuesday in Vancouver.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Guarding cage Friday
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Schmid will get the starting nod for Friday's home tilt with the Sharks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Schmid is coming off an impressive performance against the Flyers on Thursday, stopping 44 of 47 shots in a victory. He's now won three straight decisions after dropping his previous four. During that losing skid, he still posted a respectable .911 save percentage. On the year, Schmid owns a 3.02 GAA and a .904 save percentage through nine outings.
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Devils' Akira Schmid: Starting Thursday
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Schmid will protect the road goal Thursday versus the Flyers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Schmid earned the win in a relief outing Tuesday versus the Islanders after a poor start from Vitek Vanecek, and head coach Lindy Ruff will reward Schmid with the next start. The 23-year-old goalie is 1-4-0 in November, but he's registered a solid 2.40 GAA and .917 save percentage across those five games.
