APRIL 5 • NHL.COM
ILYA SAMSONOV #35 - GOALTENDER - VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
3.06 GAA •
296 SV •
89.70% SV%
3.06 GAA
296 SV
89.70% SV%
Ilya Samsonov | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Practice
Ilya Samsonov's strong turnaround earns Leaf Masterton Trophy nod As fast as he fell off out of Toronto's goaltending plans, Ilya Samsonov had an outstanding second half run to earn trophy nomination.
APRIL 5 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Hangs on for win Samsonov allowed four goals on 30 shots in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Panthers.
Impact Samsonov allowed just one goal through the first two periods before Florida responded with three tallies in the third, cutting Toronto's lead to 5-4. However, Samsonov and the Leafs would hang on for the eventual 6-4 win. It's the third straight win for the 27-year-old netminder, who improved to 21-6-7 with an .892 save percentage and 3.06 GAA this season. Samsonov figures to be back between the pipes Wednesday when the Maple Leafs host Tampa Bay.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 2 • NHL.COM
Set to face Panthers Samsonov will protect the home net Monday against Florida, according to Mark Masters of TSN.
Impact Samsonov is coming off a 34-save shutout victory over Buffalo on Saturday. He has earned a 20-6-7 record this season with a 3.03 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 35 games played, but he has gone 12-2-1 with a .910 save percentage across his past 15 outings. Florida ranks 14th in the league with 3.19 goals per contest this campaign.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Brilliant in shutout win Samsonov made 34 saves Saturday in a 3-0 win over Buffalo.
Impact HIs teammates were raving about him after the game. "Sammy was fantastic," Toronto captain John Tavares said after the game. "No doubt he was our best player." Samsonov has won two straight and appears poised for a strong postseason run. Joseph Woll will have something to say about that, though.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
MARCH 31 • NHL.COM
Starting Saturday Samsonov will patrol the road crease in Buffalo on Saturday, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Impact It will be Samsonov's first start in four games as he was out for a couple of contests with a calf contusion, and then backed up Jacob Woll on Wednesday. Samsonov is 19-6-7 with a 3.12 GAA and an .889 save percentage. He is 1-1-0 versus the Sabres this season, stopping 24 shots on March 6 in a 2-1 overtime win, while giving up five goals on 19 shots in December in a 9-3 blowout loss.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Samsonov says he's good to go but Woll starts for Maple Leafs on Thursday Ilya Samsonov said he suffered a calf contusion in the Leafs' game against Edmonton last Saturday.
MARCH 28 • TORONTOSUN.COM
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MARCH 27 • NHL.COM
Recovers from injury Samsonov, who sustained a contusion on his calf Saturday, feels ready to play, Mark Masters of TSN reports Wednesday.
Impact Samsonov has a 19-6-7 record, 3.12 GAA and .889 save percentage in 34 games this season. Now that he's recovered from his injury, Samsonov will likely get the majority of Toronto's starts going forward while Joseph Woll will serve primarily as the backup. Martin Jones remains on the roster, but he might not get any starts if Samsonov and Woll remain healthy.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to play Tuesday Samsonov (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and is expected to remain out of the lineup versus the Devils, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Impact Samsonov has given up three or more goals in three of his last five outings but still managed a 3-1-1 record and 3.01 GAA. With the netminder on the shelf, Joseph Woll figures to have the inside track to start against New Jersey, though Martin Jones could also be an option. Whenever Samsonov returns to the lineup, he figures to reclaim the starting job in Toronto.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Won't dress Sunday Samsonov is "certainly not at 100 percent" and will not be available Sunday against Carolina, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Samsonov was injured Saturday against Edmonton and seemingly avoided serious injury. Still, the team will give him at least one game off to see how his injury progresses. Toronto's next game will be Tuesday against the Devils. Martin Jones will back up Joseph Woll on Sunday.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov Appears To Injure his Groin On Leon Draisaitl Goal
MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE
Exits game with injury Samsonov sustained an undisclosed injury late in the third period of Saturday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton, per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.
Impact Samsonov saved 31 of 34 shots, but he was hurt while attempting to stop Leon Draisaitl's goal at 16:21 of the final frame. Martin Jones entered the contest and saved the five shots he faced. Joseph Woll was already expected to start on the road against Carolina on Sunday, so even if Samsonov's injury proves to be minor, he might be scratched for that contest anyway, which would result in Jones once again dressing as the backup. However, if Samsonov ends up missing a meaningful amount of time, then Toronto will likely lean heavily on Woll.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
First off Saturday Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Saturday versus Edmonton.
Impact Samsonov has gone winless in his past two outings, surrendering eight goals on 70 shots during that span. In 33 contests this campaign. he has a record of 18-6-7 with a 3.12 GAA and an .888 save percentage. The Oilers sit fourth in the league this season with 3.58 goals per game.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Gets nod Tuesday Samsonov will start Tuesday on the road against the Flyers, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Impact Samsonov made 36 saves in his last start on Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to Carolina. The 27-year-old has recorded an .889 save percentage and a 18-5-7 record in 32 starts. He will have a tough test Tuesday against the Flyers who are 17-14-3 at home.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Johnston: Leafs GM Brad Treliving on deadline approach, Ilya Samsonov and playoff mentality Treliving hopes that with another year of growth and experience, the Leafs will remain steady when choppy waters hit in the playoffs.
MARCH 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM
First loss in last five starts Samsonov made 36 saves in a 5-4 shootout loss to Carolina on Saturday.
Impact Samsonov made several big saves, but couldn't hold a 4-2 lead with 1:32 remaining in the game. Sebastian Aho scored twice in that span, including the game-tying snipe with seven seconds left. dSamsonov had won four straight starts and 10 of his previous 11 games. He'll get back on the win train soon, but beware the Joseph Woll express. If Woll can get his game back up to speed, the Leafs will focus on him as their starter and that will leave Samsonov without starter's ice time. And that can be deadly in fantasy playoffs.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 17 • NHL.COM
Tending twine Saturday Samsonov will patrol the home net versus Carolina on Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact There was some concern as Samsonov went down during the morning skate after stopping a puck. But coach Sheldon Keefe said that Samsonov was okay and will be between the pipes. Samsonov is 10-1-0 with a 2.60 GAA and a .905 save percentage in his last 11 appearances. He could have a hard challenge Saturday versus the Hurricanes, who are eighth in the NHL standings with 86 points -- two better than the Maple Leafs.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 15 • NHL.COM
Slated to face Flyers Samsonov is set to start on the road against Philadelphia on Thursday, per Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.
Impact Samsonov will look to extend his personal winning streak after claiming his past three starts while stopping 85 of 91 shots (.934 save percentage). He's 17-5-6 with a 3.10 GAA and an .887 save percentage in 30 contests this season. The Flyers are tied for 23rd offensively with 2.89 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for Samsonov.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Tending twine Saturday Samsonov will guard the road net Saturday against Monreal, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet.
Impact Samsonov has won his past two outings, stopping 56 of 60 shots during that span. He has compiled a 16-5-6 record this season with two shutouts, a 3.14 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 29 appearances. The Canadiens rank 27th in the league this campaign with 2.76 goals per contest.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in OT win Samsonov stopped 24 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sabres.
Impact Victor Olofsson managed to beat him glove-side early in the second period, but otherwise Samsonov was dialed in as he picked up his eighth win in his last nine starts. Since reclaiming the top job in the Leafs' crease in late January, the 27-year-old has gone 11-2-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .911 save percentage.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
