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Between pipes Saturday Samsonov was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, per Mark Masters of TSN, indicating he will defend the home crease versus Boston on Saturday.

Impact This is a crucial game for the Maple Leafs as they trail the best-of-seven series 2-1. Samsonov has not been great in the first three games of the series, giving up nine goals on 86 shots (.895 save percentage). Samsonov could be replaced for Game 5 in Boston by Joseph Woll, should he come up with another weak performance Saturday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26 • NHL.COM

Falls to Boston in Game 3 Samsonov stopped 30 of 33 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal of Game 3 getting scored into an empty net.

Impact Jeremy Swayman and Samsonov were both perfect in the first period and still had a 1-1 goaltending duel going headed into the second intermission, but the Bruins pulled away after Jake DeBrusk notched a power-play tally just 67 seconds into the final frame. Samsonov has given up nine goals on 86 shots through the first three games of the playoffs, and with Toronto down 2-1, he might need to come up big in Game 4 on Saturday to keep his team in the series.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 25 • NHL.COM

In goal Wednesday Samsonov will be between the pipes at home for Game 3 against the Bruins on Wednesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Samsonov was much better in Game 2, stopping 27 of 29 shots (.931 save percentage) in a winning effort versus Boston. Barring any sort of injury concern, there is little reason to suspect that Samsonov won't remain the preferred option in the crease for as long as the Leafs remain in the postseason.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win to even series Samsonov stopped 27 of 29 shots in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Bruins.

Impact It was a much-needed rebound effort from Samsonov after the 27-year-old netminder allowed four goals in Saturday's Game 1 loss. Samsonov had an up-and-down regular season, ultimately finishing 23-7-8 despite an .890 save percentage and 3.13 GAA. He figures to be back between the pipes Wednesday when the Leafs return home for Game 3.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 2 Samsonov is slated to guard the road goal during Monday's Game 2 versus the Bruins, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Samsonov struggled in Saturday's Game 1, surrendering four goals on only 23 shots en route to a 5-1 defeat. He'll try to shake off that poor performance and help the Maple Leafs even the series at one game apiece Tuesday.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov's margin for error in the playoffs now feels razor-thin Samsonov allowed four goals on 23 shots in Game 1 — the latest example of concerning results from the Leafs goalie in the postseason.

APRIL 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Poor showing in Game 1 Samsonov allowed four goals on 23 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Samsonov took his third straight loss, and he's allowed a total of 15 goals in that span. Prior to that, he won five outings in a row. Samsonov was effective with a 23-7-8 record this season, but his 3.13 GAA and .890 save percentage leave plenty to be desired. If head coach Sheldon Keefe mixes things up between the pipes, Joseph Woll appears to be next in line.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game

APRIL 21 • NHL.COM

First off ahead of Game 1 Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Mark Masters of TSN, indicating he will guard the road goal in Game 1 against Boston on Saturday.

Impact Samsonov went 18-4-2 with a .905 save percentage and two shutouts in his final 24 appearances of the regular season. He made 38 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins on Nov. 2. Boston tied for 13th in the league with 3.21 goals per game during the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19 • NHL.COM

Cool winds hitting at bad time Samsonov made 27 saves Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Toronto fans are holding their collective breath right now because Samsonov has allowed 11 goals on 52 shots over his last two games. Yes, he did make some 10-bell saves in the third. But this is a really bad time for Samsonov to get cold with the playoffs right around the corner.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game

APRIL 14 • NHL.COM

Gets starting nod Samsonov will patrol the home crease versus the Red Wings on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Samsonov struggled mightily in his last start Thursday against the Devils, surrendering six goals on just 20 shots en route to a 6-5 defeat. He'll try to bounce back in a middling home matchup with a Detroit team that's averaging 3.05 goals on the road this year, 15th in the NHL.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Practice

APRIL 12 • NHL.COM

Not his night Samsonov made 14 saves in a 6-5 loss to New Jersey on Thursday.

Impact It wasn't Samsonov's night. Dead stop. The Leafs hung him out alone early, and he never recovered. Every goalie has games like this, so fans need to take deep breath. It's better to get it out of his system now than have a game like this happen in the playoffs. Samsonov will be fine.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Devils Samsonov will patrol the home crease versus the Devils on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Samsonov was sharp in his last start Monday against the Penguins, turning aside 31 of 33 shots en route to a 3-2 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to six games in a home matchup with a struggling New Jersey team that's dropped five of its last six games and just lost Jack Hughes (shoulder) for the rest of the season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in OT win Samsonov stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Penguins on Monday.

Impact Samsonov was solid Monday, holding Pittsburgh to a Rickard Rakell goal in the first period and Drew O'Connor's game-tying marker in the third before eventually earning the win in overtime. It's the fifth-straight win for Samsonov, who's posted a .929 save percentage in that span. Overall, the 27-year-old netminder is 23-6-7 with an .895 save percentage and 3.00 GAA this season. Joseph Woll figures to get the start Tuesday in New Jersey in the second leg of a back-to-back, lining up Samsonov for a home matchup with the Devils on Thursday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game

APRIL 9 • NHL.COM

First off Monday Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Mark Masters of TSN, indicating he will patrol the home crease Monday against Pittsburgh.

Impact Samsonov has won his past four starts, stopping 115 of 124 shots during that span for a .927 save percentage. He has picked up 17 of his 22 wins this season over his past 21 appearances. The Penguins sit 20th in the league this campaign with 3.03 goals per contest.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth win in row Samsonov made 24 saves in a 4-2 win over the Canadiens on Saturday.

Impact Samsonov has rung up four straight wins, including one shutout. And he's 17-4-1 since he was banished to the AHL for a reset. Samsonov's overall numbers are a touch queasy (3.03 GAA, .893 save percentage), but his record speaks for itself.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7 • NHL.COM

Between pipes Saturday Samsonov will guard the road crease versus Montreal on Saturday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Samsonov has won his last three starts, including a 34-save shutout in Buffalo a week ago. He is 21-7-6 with a 3.06 GAA and an .892 save percentage. Samsonov has played well since returning from his demotion to the minors, going 16-4-1 with a 2.51 GAA and a .912 save percentage. The Canadiens have scored 209 goals, 27th in the league.

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