OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM
ILYA SAMSONOV #35 - GOALTENDER - VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
2.97 GAA •
317 SV •
89.80% SV%
2.97 GAA
317 SV
89.80% SV%
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
Ilya Samsonov | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Practice
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NHL.COM
Tending twine Saturday Samsonov will patrol the crease on the road versus Nashville on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Impact Samsonov has found himself benched for the last two matchups after getting the hook versus the Lightning on Oct. 21. In that contest, the Russian netminder gave up three goals on just four shots for a ridiculous 13.85 GAA and .250 save percentage. Coach Sheldon Keefe doesn't seem to have any concerns about utilizing Joseph Woll, so Samsonov will need to rediscover his game soon to avoid dropping to the backup spot.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Practice
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • NHL.COM
Pulled in first after three goals Samsonov was pulled after surrendering three goals on four shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact There was an odor to the first period that Samsonov couldn't escape. He was replaced by Joseph Woll, who bricked up the net and earned the win. Woll will start Tuesday against Washington and he's "pushing for more work," according to Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nikita Kucherov's One-Timer Rocket Chases Ilya Samsonov After Just 12 Minutes
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
First off ice Saturday Samsonov is expected to defend the visiting blue paint versus the Lightning on Saturday, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet.ca.
Impact Samsonov, who has a 2-1-0 record on the year, played his best game of the young season in a 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday by making 21 saves on 23 shots. He allowed nine goals on 56 shots in his two wins over Montreal and Minnesota. Samsonov will face a Lightning squad that has found the back of the net 17 times in five games this campaign.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Can't overcome early wobbles Samsonov made 21 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday.
Impact He wobbled late in the first period on goals by Kevin Stenlund (17:08) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson (19:53). But Samsonov sharpened his game to keep his teammates, who came out flat, in the match. Fans in Toronto have already been in a lather about Samsonov's wobbles, so this game didn't do anything to quiet the rumbles. It's too soon to get too concerned about Samsonov -- he's 2-1-0 in three games. But he does have a long way to go to tighten his ratios. He went into play Thursday with a 4.42 GAA and an .839 save percentage.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • NHL.COM
Expected to start Thursday Samsonov will guard the road net against Florida on Thursday, per David Alter of Sports Illustrated.
Impact Samsonov won his first two starts, but he also surrendered nine goals on 56 shots over that span. He posted a 27-10-5 record, 2.33 GAA and .919 save percentage in 42 outings last year. The Panthers suffered a 2-0 shutout to Minnesota in their season opener, but their offense has bounced back with seven goals over their last two contests.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows four in win Samsonov made 28 saves in a 7-4 win over the Wild on Saturday.
Impact Ryan Hartman opened the scoring on a tip-in in the first, but that lead didn't last. Auston Matthews scored the first of his three 1:22 later, and Samsonov and the Leafs never trailed again. But while he's 2-0 in two starts, Samsonov has allowed nine goals in that span. Thankfully the Leafs have scored 12 in the same span. His teammates will give him plenty of goals to work out the kinks.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Between pipes Saturday Samsonov will tend the twine at home versus the Wild on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Samsonov picked up the victory in the season opener against the Habs on Wednesday despite giving up five goals on 24 shots. Still, with the start-studded offense in front of him, Samsonov probably won't have to be perfect in most games and can afford to concede the occasional goal. The 26-year-old backstop played in 42 games last season but could see an uptick in contests with Matt Murray (hip) out long-term.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • NHL.COM
Hangs on for win Samsonov allowed five goals on 24 shots in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout victory over Montreal.
Impact Samsonov wasn't at his best in the opener as he allowed five goals, including three in the third period, but a pair of late Auston Matthews tallies tied the game 5-5 before Samsovov blanked Montreal in the shootout to earn the win. The 26-year-old netminder is expected to serve as Toronto's primary goaltender this year following a strong 2022-23 campaign where he went 27-10-5 with a .919 save percentage.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start season opener Samsonov is expected to guard the home net Wednesday against Montreal, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Impact Samsonov posted a 27-10-5 record last season with a 2.33 GAA, a .919 save percentage and four shutouts in 42 games played. He went 1-0-1 versus the Canadiens in 2022-23, stopping 48 of 52 shots.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Pre Game
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NHL.COM
Ilya Samsonov | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NHL.COM
Ilya Samsonov | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Practice
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NHL.COM
Feeling ready for 2023-24 Samsonov (neck) took part in Thursday's practice and is feeling good ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, per David Alter of Sports Illustrated.
Impact Samsonov missed the final two games of Toronto's playoff run because of a neck injury and battled shoulder issues during 2022-23. He feels like he's in better shape than he was last season, though. Samsonov had a 27-10-5 record, 2.33 GAA and .919 save percentage in 42 regular-season contests last year.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why a 1-year deal was the right move for the Leafs and Ilya Samsonov Samsonov was awarded a one-year deal with a $3.55 million cap hit in arbitration. Can he prove this season he deserves a much larger payday?
JULY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Leafs G Ilya Samsonov awarded 1-year, $3.55M deal in arbitration Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov was awarded a one-year contract worth $3.55 million in an arbitration decision Sunday
JULY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov Awarded One-Year Deal in Arbitration The NHL’s independent arbitrator has officially awarded Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov a one-year, $3.55 million contract.
JULY 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Maple Leafs re-sign Ilya Samsonov to 1-year, $3.55 million deal Samsonov went 27-10-5 in 2022-23, with a 2.33 GAA and .919 SV%.
JULY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lands one-year deal Samsonov (neck) was awarded a one-year, $3.55 million contract with Toronto on Sunday by an independent arbitrator.
Impact Samsonov, who sat out the final two games of Toronto's playoff run due to a neck injury, will be eligible for unrestricted free agency after the 2023-24 campaign. In 42 games last season, he posted a 27-10-5 record with a 2.33 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Samsonov will likely enter this year as the Maple Leafs' No. 1 netminder.
JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hearing for Ilya Samsonov means he will only get one-year deal with Maple Leafs A Friday salary arbitration hearing for Leaf goalie Ilya Samsonov went ahead, with a decision due in 48 hours on his one-year contract.
JULY 21, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
