Schmid to Start Friday vs. Canadiens; Seeks Rebound

Akira Schmid will patrol the home crease for the Vegas Golden Knights against Montreal on Friday. He has a 9-1-4 record with a 2.47 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. Schmid has gone 0-0-2 in his last two outings, allowing seven goals on 56 shots. Montreal ranks third in the league with 3.45 goals per game in the 2025-26 campaign.