ILYA SAMSONOV NEWS

Signs KHL deal Samsonov signed a two-year contract with KHL HC Sochi on Saturday.

Impact Samsonov returns to his home country after he was unable to secure a contract in the NHL this season. Samsonov was 16-9-4 with a 2.82 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 29 regular-season games, in his lone year with Vegas in 2024-25. He started his career with Washington, playing three seasons there, before heading to the Maple Leafs for a couple of years.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned, while Brent Burns joins Colorado in NHL free agency

Nikolaj Ehlers has still not chosen his destination and remains the top player available in NHL free agency

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Islanders Should Take Flyer On Goaltender Ilya Samsonov Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov will be testing the free agent market, according to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox.

JUNE 21 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Ilya Samsonov Won't Return To The Golden Knights; Testing Free Agency Goaltender Ilya Samsonov will not return to the Vegas Golden Knights and will test the free agency waters, according to Sportsnet's Luke Fox...

JUNE 21 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Can Akira Schmid Serve As The Backup Goaltender Or Should The Golden Knights Look Elsewhere? The Vegas Golden Knights currently head into the offseason with Adin Hill and Akira Schmid under contract as Ilya Samsonov prepares for his...

JUNE 19 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Handed shootout loss Samsonov allowed four goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Samsonov returned to the crease after missing eight games, which suggests he's healthy heading into the postseason. That'll be a relief for the Golden Knights, though Adin Hill will likely get the majority of the starts at least to begin the playoffs. Samsonov has likely wrapped up his regular season in the first half of a back-to-back set. If that's the case, he'll close at 16-9-4 with a 2.82 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 29 appearances. One of Hill or Akira Schmid is likely to get the nod in Vancouver on Wednesday for the regular-season finale.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Frost helps Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on a disappointing night for the Flames

Morgan Frost scored in regulation and the shootout, helping Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 after the Flames were eliminated from the playoff race

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Captain Converts | Calgary Flames Backlund beats Ilya Samsonov to tie up game

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

Returns to crease Tuesday Samsonov (upper body) will defend the road net against Calgary on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Samsonov will return to the crease following an eight-game absence. He has posted a 16-9-3 record with two shutouts, a 2.78 GAA and an .892 save percentage across 28 appearances this season. Calgary ranks 30th in the league with 2.64 goals per game in 2024-25.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Samsonov (upper body) won't return to the lineup Saturday versus the Predators.

Impact Samsonov is set to miss his eighth straight game. His last chances to return during the regular season will be in a road back-to-back with contests in Calgary on Tuesday and in Vancouver on Wednesday. It's unclear at this time if Samsonov will be able to suit up for either of those games.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Samsonov (upper body) won't return to the lineup Saturday versus the Predators.

Impact Samsonov is set to miss his eighth straight game. His last chances to return during the regular season will be in a road back-to-back with contests in Calgary on Tuesday and in Vancouver on Wednesday. It's unclear at this time if Samsonov will be able to suit up for either of those games.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action again Samsonov (upper body) won't return to action Thursday versus the Kraken.

Impact Samsonov will be out for a seventh straight game, and there's yet to be an indication he'll be ready before the playoffs. The Golden Knights have three games left on the schedule after Thursday. Adin Hill is starting Thursday and could split the starts with Akira Schmid if Samsonov remains out until the postseason.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights leading scorer Jack Eichel remains day-to-day because of an upper-body injury

Vegas forward Jack Eichel remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury after being a scratch from the Golden Knights’ 3-2 shootout loss to Colorado

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Not ready to return Samsonov (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, per the NHL media site.

Impact There's been no update on Samsonov since he was a late scratch March 29 versus the Predators. The Golden Knights have little incentive to rush him back prior to the playoffs. Akira Schmid will start versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, but Adin Hill is Vegas' No. 1 netminder.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss additional action Samsonov (upper body) isn't expected to be an option for Saturday's road game versus Calgary and Sunday's road matchup versus Vancouver, according to SinBin Vegas.

Impact Adin Hill and Akira Schmid will probably split the back-to-back situation. The 28-year-old Samsonov has been unavailable since getting hurt in pregame warmups before last Saturday's 3-1 win over Nashville. He has a 16-9-3 record with two shutouts, a 2.78 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 28 appearances this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Cassidy says Golden Knights' poor play this week not 'a one-off'

The Vegas Golden Knights entered the week seven points ahead of Los Angeles in the Pacific Division

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Unavailable Thursday Samsonov (upper body) will miss Thursday's clash against Winnipeg, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Impact Samsonov hasn't been in net since March 23. He has a 16-9-3 record, 2.78 GAA and .892 save percentage in 28 appearances in 2024-25. Adin Hill is set to start versus the Jets while Akira Schmid will serve as the understudy.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights Recall Akira Schmid Amid Injury Concern For Ilya Samsonov The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled goaltender Akira Schmid from the Henderson Silver Knights as they deal with a possible injury concern...

MARCH 31 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Labeled day-to-day Samsonov is dealing with an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Edmonton, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Samsonov probably wasn't going to start Tuesday's tilt regardless, but the team brought in Akira Schmid from the minors in case Samsonov isn't healthy enough to back up Adin Hill. The Knights do have a back-to-back against Calgary and Vancouver on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, which could still be an opportunity for Samsonov to start if he's given the all-clear.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury concern Samsonov had something tighten up on him during warmups, which is why he did not make his anticipated start Saturday versus the Predators, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Jou...

Impact Samsonov started the game on the bench where the backup goalie would usually sit, but he left midway through the second period, Webster adds. This leaves Samsonov's status in doubt ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Oilers, though that's likely one Adin Hill would start anyway. If Samsonov can't dress, the Golden Knights will need to make a move to call up a goaltender.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting after all Samsonov won't start Saturday in Nashville despite leading the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Samsonov was the logical choice to start the second half of a back-to-back, but instead, it will be Adin Hill in goal for the second game in a row. It's a tough break for fantasy managers who were banking on Samsonov against a fairly easy opponent, as the switch came after the roster lock. It's unclear if Samsonov is currently dealing with something that is keeping him from playing.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Nashville Samsonov will protect the road goal versus the Predators on Saturday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Samsonov will get the start after Adin Hill tended the twine in Friday's win over the Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Samsonov is 2-1-1 in March, but he's been sharp with just eight goals allowed on 103 shots (.922 save percentage). While the Golden Knights may be a little tired due to the road back-to-back, the Predators' offense isn't too intimidating, so Samsonov is still a decent fantasy option.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rides early lead to win Samsonov stopped 35 of 37 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact The Golden Knights led 3-0 after the first period, and that was enough of a lead for Samsonov to work with. The 28-year-old had lost his last two outings, and he's started to slip into more of a clear-cut backup role to Adin Hill in that stretch. Samsonov is up to 16-9-3 with a 2.78 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 28 starts this season. He likely won't have to wait long for his next start. The Golden Knights have a three-game road trip for the upcoming week, which ends with a back-to-back at Chicago on Friday and at Nashville on Saturday, which essentially guarantees a favorable matchup for Samsonov in one of those contests.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights top Lightning for third straight win Ilya Samsonov turned away 35 of 37 shots to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to their third straight victory, 4-2 over the Tampa Bay Lightning...

MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM