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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe Shows Off Sweet Release To Beat Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov On Breakaway

MAY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Set to start Tuesday Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Mike Stephens of SI Now reports, indicating he will start against the visiting Panthers in Game 1 on Tuesday.

Impact Samsonov posted a 4-2 record with a 3.14 GAA and a .900 save percentage in the first round of the postseason against Tampa Bay. He stopped 82 of 86 shots against Florida during the regular season en route to a 2-0-1 record.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in series opener Samsonov allowed four goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Samsonov kept the Leafs in the game early, holding the Panthers to one goal on 13 shots in the first period. However, the 26-year-old netminder surrendered a pair of tallies in the second period and another in the third as Toronto dropped Game 1. Samsonov is now 4-3-0 with a .895 save percentage in the playoffs after going 40-27-10 with a .919 save percentage in the regular season. He'll look to bounce back Thursday as the Leafs try to even the series in Game 2.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks with media following the Leafs' 2-1 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • NHL.COM

Saves best for last game in series Samsonov made 31 saves in a 2-1 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 6 on Saturday. The Leafs clinch the Round 1 series 4-2.

Impact It was Samsonov's best game of the series -- he was dialled in all night long. The only goal he allowed came off the stick of Bolts' captain Steven Stamkos in the second period. With the win, Samsonov became first Leafs goalie to carry his team to a playoff series win since 2004.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Tampa Bay Samsonov will guard the road goal in Game 6 against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Samsonov stopped 34 of 37 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning. He has a 3-2 record this postseason, surrendering 18 goals on 158 shots. Tampa Bay ranks fifth in the playoffs this year with 32.8 shots per game.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why The Maple Leafs Are Stuck With Ilya Samsonov For The Rest Of The Series | Kyper and Bourne

APRIL 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks with media following the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 on Thursday.

APRIL 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

Nick Paul Buries Loose Puck Past Ilya Samsonov To Give Lightning Breathing Room In Game 5

APRIL 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Set to start Thursday Samsonov is expected to start at home in Game 5 against Tampa Bay on Thursday, according to Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report.

Impact Samsonov has an ugly 3.72 GAA and .876 save percentage through four playoff games, but he's gotten plenty of offensive support and has a 3-1 record in that span. During the regular season, he posted a 2.33 GAA and a .919 save percentage in 42 outings. Tampa Bay had the eighth-ranked offense with 3.41 goals per game during the 2022-23 campaign.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Some good, some bad in loss Samsonov made 34 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Lightning on Thursday in Game 5. He allowed three goals.

Impact Samsonov was outstanding at times and porous at others. He would certainly like Mikey Eyissmont's goal back -- he was pushed wide and fired a bad-angle shot from below thed left circle that trickled through Samsonov's five hole in the second period that pushed the score to 2-1. And the netminder was caught out of position on Nicholas Paul's goal in the third that stood as the winner. He should rebound for Game 6 on Saturday.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Makes Goal-Saving Clearance After Lightning Shot Gets Past Ilya Samsonov

APRIL 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gauging The Trust Level In Ilya Samsonov After Game 3 | Kyper and Bourne

APRIL 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tending twine Monday Samsonov will get the starting nod for Game 4 in Tampa Bay on Monday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact After losing Game 1, Samsonov has rattled off two straight wins. He's turned aside 56 of 61 shots during that span. Through three games this series, Smasonov is sporting an .878 save percentage. During the regular season, he posted a 2.82 GAA on the road.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins despite allowing four goals Samsonov stopped 27 of 31 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over Tampa Bay in Game 4 on Monday.

Impact Samsonov surrendered two goals in each of the first and second periods, but the Maple Leafs rallied in the third frame and overtime to erase those early struggles. He's now improved to 3-1 in the 2023 playoffs despite posting a 3.72 GAA and an .876 save percentage in that span. Samsonov is likely to start in Game 5 on Thursday, especially given that Matt Murray (concussion) hasn't played since April 2.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LEAFS TAKEAWAYS: Ilya Samsonov, Ryan O'Reilly, resilience add up to an unlikely Game 3 victory Never mind that there were long stretches when we didn’t think the Maple Leafs deserved to win on Saturday night.

APRIL 23, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Starting in Tampa Bay Samsonov will defend the road net Saturday against Tampa Bay, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Samsonov is coming off a 20-save performance in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Lightning. He has given up eight goals on 51 shots through two games this postseason.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes queasy start Samsonov made 36 saves Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay in Game 3.

Impact It wasn't Samsonov's best game, especially early. But then he buckled down and made some sharp saves in overtime against the Bolts snipers. To be honest, it was a bit of a show me, show them game for Samsonov, who will likely be buoyed by proving he can win even when he's not at his best. His overall ratios (3.70 GAA and .878 save percentage) are unimpressive, but he has the Leafs up 2-1 in the series. And at this point in the season, wins are better than individual stats.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks with the media following the Leafs' 7-2 victory over the Lightning in RD 1 GM 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NHL.COM

Jonas Siegel: Ilya Samsonov on the big difference for him in... - The Athletic Ilya Samsonov on the big difference for him in Game 2: “Less nervous today.”

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Puts Game 1 behind him with win Samsonov made 19 saves in a 7-2 victory over the Lightning in Game 2.

Impact It was a sweet rebound for Samsonov, who struggled mightily in Game 1 and was eventually pulled. He made several sharp saves against the potent Bolts offense and proved he's a stable and effective option the Leafs' blue paint.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov keeps crease for Game 2 Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov, pulled in Game 1, will be in goal for the Leafs on Thursday in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

APRIL 19, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Opinion | 'I played like s—.' Ilya Samsonov gets introduced to the Leafs' torment in Game 1 loss to the Lightning The first game wasn’t about the goaltenders but, still, Samsonov wasn’t around to see the end of it.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Defending cage against Bolts Samsonov will patrol the blue paint at home versus the Lightning in Game 2 on Thursday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Samsonov got the hook in Game 1 on Tuesday after giving up six goals on 29 shots (.793 save percentage). Despite the poor performance, Samonov will get the starting nod for Game 2 as well, though perhaps if Matt Murray (concussion) was healthy the situation may be different.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks to the media following the Leafs' 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • NHL.COM

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