Akira
Schmid
G · FLA · Below average
- PAL
- 25
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 30
- SV%
- .893
2025-26№ 51 / 98
Akira Schmid (Florida Panthers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Akira Schmid
#40G
Florida Panthers
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : May 11, 2000 · Bern, Switzerland
Drafted : 2018 · NJD · round 5, pick #136
Contract : $2,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Florida Panthers | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3.00 | .886 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Vegas Golden Knights | 34 | 16 | 10 | 2.59 | .893 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Vegas Golden Knights | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1.26 | .944 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | New Jersey Devils | 19 | 5 | 9 | 3.15 | .895 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | New Jersey Devils | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2.13 | .922 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | New Jersey Devils | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4.83 | .833 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 91 | 37 | 31 | 2.70 | .897 | 3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | — | — | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | New Jersey Devils | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2.35 | .921 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2.26 | .924 | 2 | |
Akira Schmid: our analysis
2025-26 season: 34 GP, 16 W, 10 L, .893 SV%, 2.59 GAA, 2 SO. WAR 0.3 (51st of 98) · PAL 25, below average.
In 2025-26, Akira Schmid, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 25 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 51st among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
On the other hand, high danger (8, among the weakest in the league) and consistency (35, below average) hold him back.
GSAx: -4.0 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 8 in 2023-24 to 25; his WAR went from -0.2 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 30 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Akira Schmid's story
A product of the SCL Tigers system, Akira Schmid made his first senior appearance in a 2018 relegation game and spent his early years balancing junior duty with short loans to professional clubs in Switzerland. Those experiences exposed him to higher stakes early in his development and accelerated his adjustment to pro routines.
Taken 136th overall in the fifth round by the New Jersey Devils, Schmid moved to North America and spent three seasons in the USHL with the Omaha Lancers and the Sioux City Musketeers. His North American play earned him a three-year entry-level contract with New Jersey on 17 May 2021 and a spot in the Devils’ development pipeline, including time with their AHL affiliate.
Schmid’s NHL debut came on 11 December 2021 against the New York Islanders, a landmark that followed his USHL-to-NHL trajectory. He notched his first NHL win in overtime against Ottawa and recorded his first shutout on 25 February 2023 in a 7–0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Thrust into the 2023 Stanley Cup first-round series, he replaced the starter and delivered pivotal performances, registering two shutouts, including one in the decisive Game 7 that helped New Jersey advance.
On 29 June 2024 he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights and split time between Vegas and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. After multiple recalls, he made his Vegas debut in relief on 11 November, stopping all 12 shots faced, and later earned his first start and win for the club on 6 April 2025. He made his playoff debut for Vegas on 24 April 2025 in relief, again stopping all shots he faced. Elevated to starter duties during the 2025–26 season following an injury, he recorded his first shutout for Vegas on 4 November 2025. He was traded to the Florida Panthers on 29 June 2026 and signed a two-year contract extension with Florida on 24 July 2026.
Internationally, Schmid backstopped Switzerland to a silver medal at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and opened the tournament with a 15-save shutout against Great Britain. His style is marked by calm under pressure, quick reflexes on close-range shots and an ability to step up when the team needs him most.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 8
- Shots against
- 229
- Saves
- 203
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.6 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +1.39 in 22-23, -0.31 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 8 → 25
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 26: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.3
wins above replacement
51 of 98
PAL Rating
25/ 100
Performance · Below average
54 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
30/ 100
Poor return
0.88 M$ · expected PAL 46
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- Efficiency
- 41
- Impact
- 44
- High danger
- 8
- Consistency
- 35
- Workload
- 43
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VGK | 0.3 | 25 | 30 | 0.88 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NJD | -0.2 | 8 | 8 | 0.85 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 1.9 | 77 | 75 | 0.85 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.3
wins above replacement
-1.5 to 1.9 — 90% interval
51 of 98 goalies
+1.6 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -4.0
- Average → replacement
- +5.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VGK | 34 | 0.3 | -1.5 to 1.9 | 51/98 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 4 | 0.6 | 0.0 to 1.2 | 43/99 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 19 | -0.2 | -3.2 to 1.6 | 67/98 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 18 | 1.9 | 0.3 to 3.5 | 18/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88648th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .81258th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 37.5 %28th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.4677th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.4670th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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SJSAkira Schmid: frequently asked questions
What is Akira Schmid's record in 2026-27?
Akira Schmid has 5 wins in 9 games in 2026-27, with a .886 save percentage and a 3.00 goals-against average.
How old is Akira Schmid?
Akira Schmid is 26 years old: he was born on May 12, 2000.
How tall is Akira Schmid, and how much does he weigh?
Akira Schmid is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Akira Schmid from?
Switzerland: Akira Schmid was born in Bern, Switzerland.
What team does Akira Schmid play for?
Akira Schmid plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL, at G, wearing number 40.
Is Akira Schmid injured?
No: Akira Schmid is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Akira Schmid?
Akira Schmid produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 51st of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 25 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Akira Schmid make?
Akira Schmid earns $875K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 30 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Akira Schmid's contract end?
Akira Schmid's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Akira Schmid overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 30 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Akira Schmid a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 51st of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Akira Schmid getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 8 in 2023-24 to 25 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Akira Schmid's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Akira Schmid has 91 games, 37 wins and 3 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 16 wins.
Where was Akira Schmid drafted?
Akira Schmid was drafted 136th overall (round 5) by New Jersey Devils in 2018.
How does Akira Schmid perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Akira Schmid has 10 games and 4 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Akira Schmid?
Jonathan Quick: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jonathan Quick's page →What is Akira Schmid's nationality?
Akira Schmid is Swiss. Internationally: Switzerland — silver medal at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
Where did Akira Schmid play before turning pro?
SCL Tigers junior system; three seasons in the USHL (Omaha Lancers and Sioux City Musketeers), moved to North America to start the 2018–19 season.
See also: his Florida Panthers teammates
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