Schmid Expected to Start vs. Nashville, Riding Three-Game Win Streak

Akira Schmid is expected to start at home against Nashville on Saturday. He boasts a 14-4-5 record, 2.47 GAA, and .896 save percentage in 24 appearances this season. Schmid has won his past three outings, stopping 61 of 67 shots (.910 save percentage) during that span. This will be his second encounter with the Predators this season; he previously allowed four goals on 19 shots in a 4-2 loss on Dec. 31. Nashville has a 17-8-0 record over their past 25 games.