Akira Schmid Confirmed to Start Thursday for Golden Knights Against Islanders

Akira Schmid, the 25-year-old goaltender, is slated to start Thursday's home game against the Islanders. In his last outing, he stopped 25 of 29 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim. This season, Schmid holds a 6-1-1 record with a 2.51 GAA and a .901 save percentage across eight appearances. He signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights in July 2024. The Islanders, his upcoming opponent, currently boast an 8-6-2 record and rank 10th in the league with 3.31 goals per game.