Tag: Akira Schmid

Grading the New Jersey Devils Offseason: Part 1 – Goaltending

It was a busy offseason for Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils. Fitzgerald felt the team needed to improve in several areas to regain the playoff picture. During his media availability, Fitzgerald was pleased that he could add size…

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New Jersey Devils Trade Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid to Vegas For Paul Cotter

The New Jersey Devils were not done wheeling and dealing on Day 2 of the NHL Draft. New Jersey traded goaltender Akira Schmid and forward Alexander Holtz to the Vegas Golden Knights for center Paul Cotter and a third-round pick…

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Nemec Nets First Career Goal, Schmid Shines with 37 Saves as Devils Defeat Kraken 2-1

Simon Nemec scored his first NHL goal in his third game, netting the game-winner as the New Jersey Devils edged the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Thursday night. Akira Schmid made 37 saves, including 16 in the third period, to help…

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Lazar’s Last-Second Goal Lifts Devils Over Islanders 5-4

Curtis Lazar scored the decisive goal with just 23 seconds remaining, and Akira Schmid made eight saves in relief, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Dramatic Comeback Lazar netted…

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Devils Beat Senators, Extend Winning Streak to 12 Games

Akira Schmid made 25 saves, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday, securing their 12th consecutive victory. Yegor Sharangovich and Michael McLeod recorded a goal and an assist, while Erik Haula, Nathan Bastian, and Jesper…

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