Akira Schmid To Start Against Buffalo

Akira Schmid is expected to start in goal Tuesday against Buffalo. He is coming off a 27-save performance in a 3-2 loss to Washington. Schmid's season record is 16-7-6 with two shutouts, a 2.55 GAA, and an .895 save percentage in 30 appearances. Buffalo averages 3.38 goals per game this season.