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On YouTubeVegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 18
Golden Knights vs Predators: Vegas erupts for five-goal third in 7-2 win
The scoreboard didn’t reflect it early, but the game told the truth by the end. The Vegas Golden Knights absorbed an early Nashville punch, tilted the ice with pressure and pace, and then blew the doors off T-Mobile Arena with a five-goal third period to bury the Predators 7-2 on Saturday night.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
The Carter Hart Experiment Is Off to a Rocky Start in Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights knew they were taking on risk when they signed Carter Hart just months after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges related to the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship investigation.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6
Golden Knights goalie Akira Schmid’s immediate reaction to shutting out former team
The Vegas Golden Knights walked into Newark needing clarity in net, and Akira Schmid delivered it. The matchup carried emotion from the opening puck drop, with the Golden Knights’ shut out effort unfolding against the New Jersey Devils team that traded him away.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 6
Devils Shut Out in Second Consecutive Game with Loss to Golden Knights
The New Jersey Devils lost 3-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night at the Prudential Center, marking their second consecutive goalless performance.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / December 5
Akira Schmid Shutout Powers Golden Knights Past Devils, 3–0
The Golden Knights vs. Devils matchup turned into exactly the response Vegas needed. The Knights closed their road trip with a 3–0 win in Newark, getting a shutout from Akira Schmid in his first start against the team that drafted him.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / December 5
Akira Schmid stops 24 shots as Golden Knights shut out Devils
Akira Schmid made 24 saves en route to his second shutout of the season as the Vegas Golden Knights earned a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night in Newark, N.J.
Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / November 24
Akira Schmid Has Claimed Starter Job… For Now 
(Photo Credit: @NHL on X/Twitter) When Adin Hill went down with what appeared to be a serious injury, it looked like the Golden Knights had no choice but to hand the starter job over to Akira Schmid.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / November 5
Akira Schmid, Golden Knights blank Red Wings 1-0
Akira Schmid made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22
Golden Knights recall Carl Lindbom, Jaycob Megna
The Golden Knights announced they’ve recalled goaltender Carl Lindbom and defenseman Jaycob Megna from AHL Henderson. They only had one open roster spot,
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / October 21
Can Akira Schmid hold down the fort in Vegas?
For the foreseeable future, the Vegas Golden Knights have a lot of questions in the crease. Adin Hill left Monday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury after making a save early in the first period, needing help off the ice.
Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / September 10
Akira Schmid In Line For Backup Job… For Now
(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) When the Golden Knights entered the playoffs last year, they unveiled a surprise to the roster.
Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / August 23
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NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 28
Five Potential Destinations for Nazem Kadri
Michael Amato of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights may still need to address their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 31
Five Potential Destinations for Nazem Kadri
The Vegas Golden Knights may still need to address their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid.
NHL News / Knights On Ice / April 9
Shorthanded Golden Knights fall 3-2 to Avalanche in shootout but clinch home-ice in round one
The Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up their three-game road trip with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday night at Ball Arena. The Golden
Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / November 2, 2024
Golden Knights Call Up Goaltender Akira Schmid
On Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights recalled goaltender Akira Schmid from AHL Henderson. Originallt drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2018, Vegas acquired 24 year-old Swiss netminder on draft night this past summer.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3, 2024
Golden Knights sign goaltender with erratic track record
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed goaltender Akira Schmid, who has swung between fantastic to severely underwhelming over the past two seasons.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9, 2024
Devils recall former playoff hero Akira Schmid from minor leagues
The New Jersey Devils have recalled netminder Akira Schmid from the Utica Comets of the AHL.
New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024
Devils recall backup goalie while awaiting arrival of trade acquisitions
He has been recalled and will serve as the backup Saturday versus Carolina.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 29, 2024
Reassignment for Devils Goaltender Akira Schmid Not Going as Planned
The New Jersey Devils’ reassignment for goaltender Akira Schmid is not going as planned. A lot of things haven’t gone right for the Devils this season.
New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 29, 2023
Devils Akira Schmid Roughed Up in Return to AHL
Nico Daws was solid in his season debut with the New Jersey Devils. In fact, New Jersey had their way with Ottawa en route to their 6-2 victory on Friday night.
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / December 28, 2023
Devils assign G Akira Schmid to AHL’s Comets
The New Jersey Devils have assigned goaltender Akira Schmid to the AHL’s Utica Comets, the team announced on Thursday. The 23-year-old has a 5-7-1 record in 15 appearances with the Devils this season, posting a 3.26 goals-against-average (GAA) and an .893 save percentage (SV%).
New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / December 4, 2023
The Devils need an upgrade in net, and fast
The Devils had Stanley Cup aspirations this season, and not only are they not close to that, they’re also struggling to stay in the playoff race.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2023
NHL best bets: Betting on Hurricanes shots for Game 1 of Florida-Carolina
The Eastern Conference Finals get going Thursday night in Carolina between the Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Let's turn to the prop market with the game finally upon us.
New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2023
The New Jersey Devils can come back from anything
Never count out the New Jersey Devils. If the Devils can clean up certain areas of their game, the sky's the limit for this team.
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