Akira Schmid Confirmed Starter for Saturday vs. Flames

Akira Schmid is confirmed to start in goal for the Golden Knights on Saturday against Calgary. He has won his last two games, stopping 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%). This season, Schmid holds an 11-2-4 record with a 2.33 GAA and .903 SV% in 17 outings, including a 19-save shutout against the Flames in October. Despite his recent success, he has moved to the No. 2 role behind Carter Hart, who starts Sunday.