Schmidt recorded a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt had the secondary assist on Josh Morrissey's third-period equalizer. With five helpers in his last six games, Schmidt has been steady on offense lately. The American defenseman is up to 17 points (nine on the power play), 45 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating in 29 contests as he enjoys a solid bounce-back campaign.