NEWARK, N.J. -- Akira Schmid made 24 saves in his first game against his former team to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-0 win against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Friday.

Schmid, who earned his second shutout of the season, played three seasons in New Jersey before being traded to Vegas on June 29, 2024, along with forward Alexander Holtz, in exchange for forward Paul Cotter and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft (forward Mason Moe).

Shea Theodore, Tomas Hertl and Ivan Barbashev each scored, and Jack Eichel had two assists for the Golden Knights (13-6-8), who won their third straight after losing their previous four.

Jacob Markstrom made 22 saves for the Devils (16-11-1), who have lost four straight at home and seven of their past 10 overall (3-7-0). New J

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