Akira Schmid: A Formidable Challenge for Alex Ovechkin’s Scoring Prowess
Alex Ovechkin, a prominent figure in the NHL, has reached an astonishing milestone by scoring against 188 different goaltenders over his 21-season career. This year alone, he added four new netminders to this impressive tally.
Akira Schmid: A Formidable Challenge for Alex Ovechkin’s Scoring Prowess
Among the few goaltenders to evade Ovechkin’s scoring ability is Akira Schmid, currently with the Vegas Golden Knights. In their latest encounter, Schmid faced Ovechkin on November 5, where he managed to avoid conceding a goal despite Ovechkin taking three shots against him.
Career Stats Against Ovechkin
- Schmid’s total career saves against Ovechkin: 11
- Goaltenders who have never allowed a goal by Ovechkin: 28
- Rank of Schmid in all-time saves without conceding to Ovechkin: 6th
Only 11 goaltenders have recorded double-digit saves without surrendering a goal to Ovechkin throughout his illustrious career. Among them, Schmid stands out for his remarkable achievement, recognized as one of Budweiser’s “Kings of Zero” after successfully holding Ovechkin scoreless last April.
Recent Additions to the List
This season has seen five new goaltenders join the ranks of those who have faced Ovechkin without conceding:
- Arturs Silovs (PIT)
- Jonas Johansson (TBL)
- Brandon Bussi (CAR)
- Devin Cooley (CGY)
- Dennis Hildeby (TOR)
Schmid’s consistent performance against the scoring leader places him among a select group of active goalies. Kevin Lankinen leads this group with 16 saves against Ovechkin, while Vitek Vanecek and Joey Daccord follow closely with 19 and 14 saves, respectively.
Overall, Schmid’s ability to thwart Ovechkin’s attempts places him as a formidable challenge within the NHL. As Ovechkin continues his pursuit of further records, fans will be keen to see if Schmid can maintain his impressive streak against the legendary goal scorer.
