Akira Schmid Set to Start in Net for Panthers Against Red Wings

Akira Schmid will take the ice as the starting goaltender for Thursday's home clash against Detroit. The 26-year-old backstop holds a 5-3-1 record with a 3.00 GAA and an .886 save percentage through nine appearances this season. After a three-game winning streak in late October, Schmid surrendered four goals in a loss to Washington. He faces a Red Wings squad currently ranking 27th in scoring at 2.58 goals per game.