Akira Schmid to Start in Crease Against Minnesota

Akira Schmid was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Minnesota Wild on Friday. The 25-year-old netminder holds a 16-8-6 record this season with a 2.56 GAA and an .895 save percentage. He is 1-3-1 in his last five starts, having allowed 14 goals on 129 shots. He faces a Minnesota offense that ranks 11th in the NHL, averaging 3.31 goals per game.