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Falls in overtime Samsonov allowed four goals on 29 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders in overtime.

Impact Following an 18-save shutout versus Nashville in his last start, Samsonov had a tough time Monday against the Islanders, allowing a pair of goals in the opening period before ultimately falling 4-3 in overtime. The 26-year-old Samsonov is now 5-1-4 with an uninspiring .884 save percentage so far this season. Martin Jones will likely get the start Tuesday in the second leg of a back-to-back against the Rangers, with Joseph Wall (ankle) sidelined.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Monday Samsonov will guard the road goal Monday against the Islanders, per David Alter of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Samsonov is coming off an 18-save shutout victory against Nashville on Saturday. He has provided a 5-1-3 record this season with a 3.21 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 11 appearances. New York is tied for 20th in the league with 3.00 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthews scores twice, Samsonov makes 18 saves in Maple Leafs' 4-0 win over Predators

Auston Matthews scored twice, Ilya Samsonov made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Nashville Predators 4-0 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets shutout in return from illness Samsonov (illness) made 18 saves in a 4-0 win over Nashville on Saturday.

Impact It was his first time in net since Nov. 24. Samsonov had essentially lost his job to Joseph Woll (high ankle) before the rookie went down Thursday night, so this win came at a great time. Heading into Saturday, Samsonov had a 4-1-3 record, 3.58 GAA and .878 save percentage, so he's far from being in the clear. But this was a good step forward.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Saturday Samsonov (illness) was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice and is expected to get the home start versus Nashville on Saturday, NHL.com's Dave McCarthy reports.

Impact Samsonov now has the opportunity to regain the No. 1 spot in the Toronto cage as Joseph Woll is expected to miss at least a month with a high-ankle sprain. Samsonov has missed the last two games with the illness. He is 4-3-1 with a 3.58 GAA and .878 save percentage. The Predators are averaging 3.23 goals per contest, tied for 15th in the NHL.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Ottawa As expected, Samsonov (illness) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Senators, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Samsonov will miss a second straight contest due to an illness. With Samsonov under the weather, Joseph Woll will get the start against Ottawa with Martin Jones serving as his backup.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Thursday Samsonov (illness) isn't expected to play in Thursday's road game versus Ottawa, according to Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.

Impact Samsonov also missed Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Boston because of the disease. Martin Jones was recalled from AHL Toronto on Wednesday and will probably back up Joseph Woll on Thursday. Samsonov has a 4-1-3 record, 3.58 GAA and .878 save percentage in 10 contests this campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Samsonov will miss Saturday's game versus Boston with an illness, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Impact Martin Jones as been recalled from the AHL and will back up Joseph Woll on Saturday. Samsonov is 4-1-3 with a 3.58 GAA and .878 save percentage. He should be recovered in time for the Maple Leafs next game, as they are off until Thursday when they face Ottawa.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Chicago in OT Samsonov stopped 30 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago.

Impact He had an answer for most of the Chicago roster, but Jason Dickinson put together a hat trick before the home side scored a completely fluky OT winner -- Connor Bedard's shot went high over Samsonov, but the puck ricocheted off the boards and bounced off the top of the net before landing in the crease next to the startled goalie, where Kevin Korchinski banged it home. Samsonov hasn't lost in regulation in over a month, going 2-0-3 over his last seven appearances, but his .886 save percentage during that stretch suggests his record owes more to the Toronto offense than his own play.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Blackhawks Samsonov will be between the visiting pipes versus Chicago on Friday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Samsonov has won his last two starts, giving up four goals on 62 shots in wins over Detroit and Vancouver. Samsonov is 4-1-2 in nine appearances, with a 3.55 GAA and .878 save percentage. He will face the Blackhawks, who are 31st in NHL scoring, averaging 2.53 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in win column Samsonov stopped 27 shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact A Daniel Spring penalty shot and a Lucas Raymond wrister off the post less than two minutes apart in the second period accounted for all of Detroit's offense, and Samsonov was otherwise airtight in the crease. It's his second straight win after going nearly a month without a victory, and on the season the 26-year-old netminder is 4-1-2 with a 3.56 GAA and .878 save percentage over nine appearances. With Joseph Woll struggling lately (4.14 GAA and .862 save percentage since Halloween), the door is open for Samsonov to reclaim the No. 1 job with the Leafs if he can string together another good performance or two.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • NHL.COM

Red Wings' Daniel Sprong Outwaits Ilya Samsonov to Score Penalty Shot in Stockholm vs. Maple Leafs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starting against Wings Samsonov will get the starting nod against Detroit in Sweden on Friday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Samsonov has underwhelmed this season with a 3-1-2 record, 3.79 GAA and .870 save percentage in eight outings. With the 26-year-old backstop struggling, Joseph Woll has taken over as the preferred choice between the pipes and figures to start against Minnesota on Sunday. The Leafs have a back-to-back upon their return to North America, which will give Samsonov another chance to start.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • NHL.COM

First win since Oct. 14 Samsonov made 31 saves Saturday in a 5-2 win over Vancouver.

Impact The monkey is off his back. Samsonov let in a couple in the first period, but rebounded quickly and put up a solid effort. It was his first win since Oct. 14. Samsonov was 0-1-2 in his previous five starts, including getting pulled twice. Fingers crossed this is the start of something positive.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Vancouver Samsonov will protect the home goal against the Canucks on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Samsonov struggled mightily in his last start Monday against the Lightning, surrendering four goals on just 12 shots before being replaced by Joseph Woll in the first period of the eventual 6-5 overtime win. He'll try to shake off that poor performance and snap his personal three-game losing streak in a tough home matchup with a red-hot Vancouver team that's won seven of its last eight games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles vs. Lightning Samsonov surrendered four goals on 12 shots, prompting him to be pulled from Toronto's 6-5 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Monday.

Impact Samsonov logged 15:13 of ice time before he was replaced by Joseph Woll with Toronto down 4-1. Toronto would go on to rally, preventing him from being charged with the loss. In Samsonov's defense, the Maple Leafs did get into penalty trouble early, and two of those markers were scored during Lightning power plays. Still, this is just the latest rough outing in what's been a bad year for him. The 26-year-old is 2-1-2 with a 4.11 GAA and an .855 save percentage in seven outings.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning Net Four Goals, Once Again Chase Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov In First Period

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

First off Monday Samsonov was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating he will start Monday's home game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Samsonov is coming off a 38-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Boston. He was pulled from Toronto's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning on Oct. 21 after he allowed three goals on just four shots. Samsonov has a 2-1-2 record this season with a 3.56 GAA and an .871 save percentage through six games played.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game starting to round corner Samsonov made 38 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to Boston on Thursday.

Impact Samsonov's game is starting to round a corner. Sure, there were still a few adventures in goaltending Thursday when he got caught too far out of the blue paint with the net gaping open. But those moments didn't hurt him. Samsonov also made several strong saves. At this point, his worst is behind him, so he might be a buy-low candidate.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • NHL.COM

Expected to start Thursday Samsonov was the first netminder off the ice at morning practice and is slated to patrol the visiting net in Boston on Thursday, according to David Alter of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Samsonov has struggled mightily this season, despite his 2-1-1 record. He has allowed 17 goals on only 107 shots with his worst outing occurring Oct. 21 when he gave up three goals on four shots versus Tampa Bay, before he was pulled in the opening stanza. Samsonov will face the Bruins, who have scored 29 goals in nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • NHL.COM

Starting to improve Samsonov made 21 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Samsonov has struggled so far, and at times, he looked to be squeezing his stick too hard. The first goal he surrendered was a touch weak -- Ryan O'Reilly slid a puck under his pad on the power play. But then he buckled down and made a bunch of great stops prior to losing the game in overtime. Still, Samsonov is in need of a confidence boost, as he is losing ground to Joseph Woll in Toronto's early-season goalie competition. Samsonov should settle into a roll soon, but there will be ups and downs for fantasy managers along the way.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Matthews scores twice, Samsonov makes 18 saves in Maple Leafs' 4-0 win over Predators