Who to start · 2025-26
Akira Schmid vs David Rittich
In 2025-26, Akira Schmid posted a .892 save percentage to David Rittich's .894.
Against our expected-goals model, Schmid saved −6.9 goals and Rittich +4.3.
This week Schmid has 1 game left; Rittich has 1 left.
They split the 11 stats both are ranked on 5–5.
Schmid's biggest edges: Overtime losses 6, Goals-against average 2.59, Saves 706.
Rittich's biggest edges: Rebounds prevented /100 +1.00, Goals saved above expected +4.3, High-danger save % .808.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 W, .875 SV%.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Akira Schmid
1.39
fantasy points per game
David Rittich
1.39
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, David Rittich has the edge.
| Points per game from | Schmid | Rittich |
|---|---|---|
| Wins (+4) | 1.88 | 1.87 |
| Goals against (-2) | -5.00 | -5.07 |
| Saves (+0.2) | 4.15 | 4.29 |
| Shutouts (+3) | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| OT losses (+1) | 0.18 | 0.10 |
Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.
Head-to-head: Schmid vs Rittich
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2021-22 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Schmid | Rittich |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | VGK 4–5 NYI | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2025-11-13 | VGK 3–4 NYI | 20/24 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-03-03 | NJD 1–5 LAK | 9/9 SV | 0/0 SV |
| 2024-02-15 | NJD 1–2 LAK | 0/0 SV | 26/27 SV |
| 2021-12-10 | NJD 2–3 NSH | 0/0 SV | 0/0 SV |
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
This week's schedule
Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.
Akira Schmid
3games (1 left)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
- Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
- Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA
David Rittich
2games (1 left)
- Wed, Sep 30 @ TOR
- Sat, Oct 3 vs NJD
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FAQ
- Should I start Akira Schmid or David Rittich?
- In 2025-26, Akira Schmid posted a .892 save percentage to David Rittich's .894. Against our expected-goals model, Schmid saved −6.9 goals and Rittich +4.3. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
- Who is better, Akira Schmid or David Rittich?
- On 2025-26 numbers they split 5–5 across 11 stats where both qualify.
- How have Schmid and Rittich done against each other?
- In 5 games against each other in our data, Schmid's team went 0–5.
2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →