JANUARY 22 • 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 | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
Draws start Sunday Samsonov will be stationed between the pipes in Seattle on Sunday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Samsonov will make his first appearance since Jan. 14 and just his second game of the month. The 26-year-old is 0-2-3 since his last victory Dec. 9; during that five-game losing streak, he's posted a brutal 5.32 GAA and .811 save percentage. Samsonov is 5-3-6 with an .863 save percentage this season.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Falters in third period Samsonov allowed three goals on 23 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Impact Samsonov made his first NHL appearance since he allowed six goals on 21 shots Dec. 29 versus the Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old held his own in the first two frames, but gave up a goal both early and late in the third to squander a 2-1 lead. He's now 5-3-6 with a 3.88 GAA and an .863 save percentage through 16 starts. The Maple Leafs will likely try to ease him back into the backup role, as long as Martin Jones continues to play reasonably well as the starter.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
JANUARY 15 • NHL.COM
Samsonov solid in return to nets, but Leafs lose third straight on late Wings goal Ilya Samsonov brought the Scotiaank Arena crowd ack in his corner, but the Maple Leafs couldn' get past the Red Wings.
JANUARY 15 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Starting Sunday Samsonov will guard the home net Sunday against the Red Wings, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
Impact It'll be the first start for Samsonov since he was recalled from the AHL after going 5-2-6 with an ugly .862 save percentage across 15 games with the Maple Leafs. He'll look to get on track against a Detroit team that's won four of their last five games, scoring 19 goals in that span.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Pre Game
JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM
Maple Leafs notebook: Ilya Samsonov returns, positive developments for Joseph Woll Ilya Samsonov is back with the Maple Leafs but his next start is still up in the air, meanwhile Joseph Woll is recovering nicely.
JANUARY 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Up from AHL Samsonov was called up from AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
Impact Samsonov, who was put on waivers Dec. 31 and sent to the AHL after clearing, didn't participate in a minor-league game. He's struggled terribly with the Maple Leafs this year, posting a 5-2-6 record, 3.94 GAA and .862 save percentage in 15 appearances.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs G Ilya Samsonov sent to AHL to 'reset,' won't play The Toronto Maple Leafs assigned goaltender Ilya Samsonov to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, on Tuesday after he cleared waivers.M...
JANUARY 3 • SACBEE.COM
MMLR: Who should the Maple Leafs pursue to replace Ilya Samsonov? Who could the Maple Leafs pursue to bolster the crease — as a potential No. 1, 2 or even 3? Let's pick through the potential possibilities.
JANUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Maple Leafs place G Ilya Samsonov on waivers Two days after goalie Ilya Samsonov gave up six goals to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the former first-round pick was put on waivers by the To...
JANUARY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM
Maple Leafs waive underperforming goalie Samsonov and Sabres waive Comrie, AP source says
A person with direct knowledge of the moves says the Toronto Maple Leafs waived underperforming goalie Ilya Samsonov and the Buffalo Sabres ended their three-goalie rotation by wai...DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov placed on waivers Samsonov surrendered three goals or more in 10 of his 15 appearances.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hits waivers Samsonov was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Impact Samsonov has struggled mightily this season, posting a 3.94 GAA and an .862 save percentage despite having a 5-2-6 record. He has allowed four goals or more in eight of his 15 appearances. If Samsonov goes unclaimed, he could be ticketed for AHL Toronto. The Maple Leafs may bring up Dennis Hildeby, who has played well at the minor-league level this campaign, to replace Samsonov on the roster.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rough night in OT loss Samsonov turned aside 15 shots in Friday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact The netminder's confidence is simply shot right now. Samsonov got a piece of two of the tallies that beat him in the second period, only for the puck to deflect over his shoulder on the first and through his five-hole on the second. Most of Columbus' other goals, including Johnny Gaudreau's OT winner, were a result of the Toronto defense's inability to keep the front of the net clear, however. Samsonov has gone 0-3-1 over his last four starts, coughing up a total of 21 goals along the way, and on the season his 5-2-6 record seems very lucky considering his 3.94 GAA and .862 save percentage.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NHL.COM
Starting in Columbus Samsonov will defend the visiting crease versus Columbus on Friday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Samsonov will get yet another chance to redeem himself after he gave up five goals on 19 shots in a 9-3 loss to Buffalo on Dec. 21. Samsonov has been mediocre this season, despite his 5-2-5 record, as he has a 3.79 GAA and an .871 save percentage. Samsonov has allowed 15 goals on 83 shots in his last three games and is teetering on becoming an afterthought with the Maple Leafs, once Joseph Woll returns to action from a high-ankle sprain suffered three weeks ago.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hook in Thursday's rout Samsonov gave up five goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Martin Jones midway through the second period in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Sabres.
Impact While it was a bad night overall for the Toronto defense, Samsonov's continued struggles are becoming a real issue for the team, especially with Joseph Woll (ankle) still lacking a timeline for his return. Samsonov has just one win in December, going 1-1-2 over four starts, and while the lone victory was a shutout, the 26-year-old coughed up at least four goals in each of the other three outings. On the season, he carried a rough 3.79 GAA and .871 save percentage.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ilya Samsonov | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Post Game
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM
Tage Thompson Nets Sabres' Fifth Goal Of Game Forcing Maple Leafs To Pull Ilya Samsonov
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Slated to start Thursday Samsonov is expected to get the starting nod on the road against Buffalo on Thursday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Samsonov has gone 10 games without suffering a regulation defeat, though he has managed just three wins over that stretch, posting a 3-0-5 record with a 3.46 GAA. The netminder's hold on the starting job should be considered tenuous at best, as Martin Jones could challenge for more opportunities.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scary starting option Samsonov made 29 saves in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Impact The Blue Jackets had Samsonov's number through two periods, scoring five times on 26 shots, before his slumbering teammates woke up in the third. But it's not all on his mates -- Samsonov didn't play well, and there was a distinct odor to a few of the goals. And that's not really new. At this point, both the Leafs and fantasy managers have to be scared even thinking about starting him.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth Banks One Off Ilya Samsonov To Score From Behind Goal Line
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Set to face Blue Jackets Samsonov is expected to start in Thursday's home game against Columbus, per NHL.com's Dave McCarthy.
Impact Samsonov allowed four goals on 29 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders in his last start Monday. He's 5-1-4 with a 3.29 GAA and an .884 save percentage in 12 contests this season. The Blue Jackets rank 24th offensively this year with 2.90 goals per game.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
