Akira Schmid Gets the Start in Net Against Capitals

Akira Schmid will defend the road net Saturday against the Washington Capitals, taking the first game of Florida's back-to-back set after Jacob Markstrom started the last two contests. The 26-year-old netminder enters the matchup on a three-game winning streak, having stopped 65 of 70 shots during that span. He faces a Washington offense averaging 3.50 goals per game.