Ilya Samsonov - NHL News & Rumors

Slips up against former team Samsonov stopped 20 of 24 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Samsonov got his first start since Oct. 30, having missed five games due to an undisclosed injury before returning in a backup role Friday at Utah. There was a little rust for Samsonov, who took his second straight loss despite the Golden Knights driving play toward the Capitals' end. He's now 3-2-1 with a 3.15 GAA and an .897 save percentage over six starts. He likely won't have to wait long for his next start, as the Golden Knights open a road trip with a back-to-back at Toronto on Wednesday and at Ottawa on Thursday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin's hat trick and Thompson's 40 saves lead Capitals to 5-2 win over Golden Knights

Alex Ovechkin scored three goals Sunday night to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career record, and former Golden Knight Logan Thompson saved 40 shots in his first game bac...

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Tending twine Sunday Samsonov will be between the pipes for Sunday's home tilt against the Capitals, Jesse Granger of The Athletic relays.

Impact Samsonov will make his sixth start of the season Sunday -- it's the Russian netminder's first appearance since allowing six goals in a loss to the Kings on Oct. 30. The 27-year-old spent the first three years of his career with the Capitals, and he's 2-1-0 with an .897 save percentage and a 2.67 GAA against his former club. Washington has scored 67 goals through 16 games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for backup duties Samsonov (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to back up Adin Hill in Friday's road game versus Utah.

Impact Vegas sent down Akira Schmid on Thursday and didn't recall him prior to Friday's game, which further confirms Samsonov has moved past his injury. This will be Samsonov's first game in uniform in November. The Golden Knights have a back-to-back Wednesday and Thursday of next week, so that may be when he next gets back between the pipes for a start.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Wednesday Samsonov (undisclosed) won't suit up versus the Ducks on Wednesday.

Impact It's unclear if Samsonov is on the Golden Knights' current road trip. Adin Hill will start a fifth straight game and Akira Schmid will serve as backup Wednesday. Samsonov's injury isn't believed to be a long-term concern, but it's unclear if he'll be available for Friday's game in Utah.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next two games Samsonov (undisclosed) won't travel with Vegas for its upcoming road trip featuring games in Edmonton on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports Tues...

Impact Samsonov's next opportunity to play will come Monday versus the Hurricanes. The good news is coach Bruce Cassidy doesn't believe Samsonov's injury will keep him on the shelf for a long duration. The 27-year-old netminder has a 3-1-1 record, 2.95 GAA and .906 save percentage in five appearances in 2024-25. Akira Schmid is serving as Adin Hill's understudy during Samsonov's absence.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Samsonov won't dress for Saturday's home tilt against Utah due to an undisclosed injury, per SinBin.vegas.

Impact Adin Hill will start Saturday while Akira Schmid will serve as the backup goaltender. Samsonov has a 3-1-1 record, 2.95 GAA and .906 save percentage in five appearances in 2024-25. Hill has gotten off to a rough start, posting a 3.20 GAA and an .878 save percentage across six outings, but he might get leaned on heavily if Samsonov misses a significant stretch of time.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yields six goals in loss Samsonov allowed six goals on 27 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Samsonov allowed the first four goals of the game, and the Golden Knights weren't able to create much of a comeback effort. This was easily his worst start of the campaign, and he's now allowed 10 goals on 76 shots over his two road outings. Samsonov is 3-1-1 with a 2.95 GAA and a .906 save percentage through five starts. He's alternated games with Adin Hill over the last five contests -- if that pattern holds, Hill would start Saturday at home versus Utah while Samsonov would line up for a road start in Edmonton next Wednesday.

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Receiving starting nod Samsonov will protect the road goal Wednesday versus the Kings, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Samsonov has won three of his four starts this season, but his one defeat was an overtime loss on the road against the Panthers. He has allowed a total of nine goals on 133 shots, good for a .932 save percentage. The Golden Knights are looking for their first win away from T-Mobile Arena.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Earns third win Samsonov stopped 23 of 26 shots in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Golden Knights were in control right from the start, so Samsonov didn't have to be at his best. The 27-year-old has won three of his four outings this season, giving up nine goals on 133 shots in those games. There hasn't been a set pattern for goalie starts from head coach Bruce Cassidy this year, but neither Samsonov nor Adin Hill has started more than two games in a row, so both netminders will get their looks. The Golden Knights host the Flames on Monday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • NHL.COM

Howden scores twice as Golden Knights win 7-3 and hand Sharks ninth straight loss

Brett Howden scored twice, Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the winless San Jose Sharks 7-3

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Slated to start Saturday Samsonov was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is slated to get the home start versus San Jose on Saturday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal report...

Impact Adin Hill was between the pipes Friday in a 6-3 win over Chicago, so it's no surprise that Samsonov will get the start in the second half of back-to-back games. The former Maple Leafs netminder is 2-0-1 with a 1.95 GAA and a .944 save percentage in his first season with the Golden Knights. The Sharks are 0-6-2 heading into action Saturday, and have found the back of the net only 15 times in eight contests.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in win Samsonov stopped 32 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Samsonov has allowed exactly one goal in both of his wins this season, and he made 45 saves in his one defeat, which came in overtime. The 27-year-old netminder has started back-to-back contests, but it's unclear if Samsonov is in line to push Adin Hill for the No. 1 job in goal. Hill has been just okay most of the time, while Samsonov has a bit of momentum. Both goalies are likely to start a game this weekend with a back-to-back coming up -- the Golden Knights host the Senators on Friday and the Sharks on Saturday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hertl scores twice, Golden Knights snap three-game skid with 6-1 win over Kings

Tomas Hertl had two goals and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1

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In net versus LA Samsonov will be in the blue paint for Tuesday's divisional showdown against the Kings, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Samsonov will make his third appearance of the season, and it's his second-consecutive start. The 27-year-old year has turned aside 67 of 72 shots while posting a 1-0-1 record. Samsonov's opponent, the Kings, are averaging 3.50 goals for per game through six outings, which is good for 12th overall in the NHL.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in OT loss Samsonov turned aside 45 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Florida poured on the pressure after falling behind 1-0 just before the first intermission, firing 15 shots at Samsonov in the second and third periods, and the 27-year-old goalie did well just to get the game to OT. He's looked good to begin the season, posting a .931 save percentage in his first two starts, and with Adin Hill stumbling to an .851 save percentage so far, Samsonov could work his way into a timeshare if he continues to deliver in the crease.

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