Point scores 2, Lightning rout Maple Leafs in series opener
Brayden Point scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in the opening game of the teams’ first-round playoff seriesAPRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ILYA SAMSONOV #35 - GOALTENDER - VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
2.97 GAA •
317 SV •
89.80% SV%
2.97 GAA
317 SV
89.80% SV%
Pulled in Game 1 loss Samsonov was pulled after two periods in Tuesday's 7-3 Game 1 loss to the Lightning. He allowed six goals on 29 shots.
Impact Four of the six goals against Samsonov came on the power play, but he struggled to keep his concentration, allowing a goal in the last five seconds of both the first and second periods. The latter blunder was the last of the night for Samsonov, who was replaced by Joseph Woll at the start of the third. Samsonov went 19-3-3 on home ice in the regular season, so he'll likely get a shot at redemption in Game 2 on Thursday, but his career playoff record is now a dreadful 1-7.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting playoff opener Samsonov will guard the home crease in Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Lightning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Samsonov appears to have a fairly firm grip on the starting role while Matt Murray (concussion) is out. During the regular season, Samsonov didn't appear in any of the Maple Leafs' games versus the Lightning. The 26-year-old had a 2.33 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 42 appearances in a career year.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning, Maple Leafs meet again in 1st round of playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning have enjoyed more success than any other team over the past three NHL postseasons, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped eight consecutive playoff seri...APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Analysis | Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov deflects playoff pressure on 'probably the best team in the league' Goaltending is usually the most critical element in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Leafs need Samsonov to rise to the occasion after Jack Cam...
APRIL 15, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Ilya Samsonov | Practice Ilya Samsonov speaks with the media following Saturday's practice.
APRIL 15, 2023 • NHL.COM
Good to go Tuesday Samsonov (undisclosed) is good to go for Game 1 versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
Impact Samsonov missed the last two games of the regular season as the Maple Leafs went with Joseph Woll between the pipes. Samsonov ended the season with a 27-10-5 record, with a 2.33 GAA and .919 save percentage. He is expected to get the start in goal against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brilliant in OT win Samsonov made 45 saves in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Panthers.
Impact Brandon Montour spoiled his shutout bid midway through the third period, but otherwise Samsonov stood on his head as he set a new season high in saves. The 26-year-old netminder has a dazzling 1.54 GAA and .949 save percentage over his last six appearances, going 3-1-2 over that stretch, but with the Maple Leafs locked into a first-round playoff meeting with the Lightning, Samsonov could get a breather in one of Toronto's final two regular-season contests.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with undisclosed injury Samsonov will miss the final two regular-season games due to an undisclosed injury, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports Tuesday.
Impact Samsonov's absence, combined with that of Matt Murray (concussion), will see the Leafs utilize Joseph Woll in the crease against the Lightning on Tuesday while amateur tryout signee Matt Onuska serves as the No. 2 option. The 26-year-old Samsonov will end the regular season having posted a 27-10-5 record with a 2.33 GAA, .919 save percentage and four shutouts. At this point, Samsonov should probably still be expected to start the playoffs between the pipes for Toronto, though it hasn't been officially confirmed.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks with the media following the Leafs 2-1 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday.
APRIL 11, 2023 • NHL.COM
Maple Leafs report cards: Ilya Samsonov looks playoff-ready in win over Panthers Samsonov's 46-save performance and John Tavares' overtime winner earn Toronto the win in Matthew Knies’ debut.
APRIL 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Matthew Knies debuts, Ilya Samsonov shines as Maple Leafs win in OT It will go down as Matthew Knies’ first NHL game, but will be remembered most for how Ilya Samsonov and John Tavares finished it.
APRIL 11, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Tavares scores late in OT as Maple Leafs edge Panthers 2-1
John Tavares scored with 21.3 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Florida 2-1 Monday night to snap the Panthers’ six-game winning streakAPRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting against Florida Samsonov will defend the road net Monday against Florida, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Impact Samsonov is coming off a 20-save performance in Saturday's 7-1 win over Montreal. He has a 26-10-5 record this season with a 2.36 GAA and a .917 save percentage. Samsonov has gone 1-0-1 versus the Panthers this season, stopping 37 of 40 shots. Florida ranks fifth in the league this campaign with 3.54 goals per game.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Practice Ilya Samsonov speaks with the media following Sunday's practice.
APRIL 9, 2023 • NHL.COM
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks to the media following the Leafs' 7-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
APRIL 9, 2023 • NHL.COM
Jonas Siegel: Ilya Samsonov on his injury scare against the... - The Athletic Ilya Samsonov on his injury scare against the Habs: “Sammy never breaks. Everybody knows this.” He added: “It’s OK. I feel good. Just a litt...
APRIL 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marner sets career high with 98 points, Maple Leafs roll
Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist to reach a career-high 98 points for the season, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs rout the Montreal Canadiens 7-1 on Saturday nightAPRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got into this situation…"
APRIL 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Facing Canadiens Samsonov will defend the home crease versus Montreal on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Impact Samsonov has been outstanding at home this season, going 18-3-3 with a 2.02 GAA and .926 save percentage. He will face the Canadiens, who are 26th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.79 goals per contest.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
First win since April Fool's Day Samsonov made 20 saves in a 7-1 win over the Canadiens on Saturday.
Impact Johnathan Kovacevic cut the score to 2-1 early in the second period when his shot from the point deflected in off Leafs forward Mitchell Marner. Samsonov did check in with the trainer about something in the second period, but stayed in the game until he yielded the net to the Leafs emergency backup goalie (EBUG) Jett Alexander with 1:10 left in the game. It was Samsonov's first win since Apr. 1 (1-1-1).
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game Ilya Samsonov speaks to the media following the Leafs' 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
APRIL 7, 2023 • NHL.COM
David Pastrnak scores in OT, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 2-1
David Pastrnak scored his 57th goal of the season at 2:30 of overtime to give the history-chasing Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday nightAPRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'I feel perfect here': How Ilya Samsonov became the Maple Leafs' No. 1 goalie It’s through this season in Toronto that he has come to feel more comfortable than ever in who he is and what he’s capable of on the ice.
APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
In crease Thursday Samsonov will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Bruins, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
Impact Samsonov will return to the crease after taking a loss in relief of Matt Murray (head) in his last outing versus the Red Wings. This will be a tough assignment for Samsonov, who has gone 1-1-0 with six goals allowed across two prior games versus the Bruins this season.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
