Akira Schmid Confirmed as Golden Knights' Starter vs. St. Louis

Akira Schmid is slated to start in goal for the Vegas Golden Knights at home against St. Louis on Saturday. Schmid recently entered Thursday's game against Columbus in the first period after Carter Hart's injury, earning a win by stopping 22 of 24 shots. The 25-year-old netminder holds a 12-4-5 record this season, alongside a 2.51 GAA and .895 save percentage through 22 appearances. He faces a St. Louis team that ranks 32nd in goals per game (2.49) and has dropped its last two contests.