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DET@TOR: Edvinsson scores goal against Ilya Samsonov | Detroit Red Wings DET@TOR: Edvinsson scores goal against Ilya Samsonov

JULY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@TOR: DeBrincat scores goal against Ilya Samsonov | Detroit Red Wings DET@TOR: DeBrincat scores goal against Ilya Samsonov

JULY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@TOR: Perron scores goal against Ilya Samsonov | Detroit Red Wings DET@TOR: Perron scores goal against Ilya Samsonov

JULY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@TOR: Larkin scores goal against Ilya Samsonov | Detroit Red Wings DET@TOR: Larkin scores goal against Ilya Samsonov

JULY 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Heading to Vegas Samsonov signed a one-year deal with Vegas on Monday.

Impact Samsonov went 23-7-8 during the regular season with Toronto last year despite producing a lackluster .890 save percentage. The 27-year-old appears to be the favorite to serve as the backup behind Adin Hill during the 2024-25 campaign. Samsonov has registered. 2.76 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 171 career NHL games.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

MAY 5, 2024 • NHL.COM

Drops Game 7 in overtime Samsonov allowed two goals on 31 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 7.

Impact Samsonov put in a strong showing after Joseph Woll (undisclosed) was deemed unavailable for the winner-take-all contest. Samsonov was able to get the game to overtime, but a bank pass from Hampus Lindholm found David Pastrnak in the space between Samsonov and defenseman Morgan Rielly, and Pastrnak was able to convert the decisive goal. Samsonov won just one of his five playoff appearances, allowing 14 goals on 134 shots during the first round. The 27-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and the emergence of Woll makes it seem unlikely Samsonov will be coming back to the Maple Leafs after a mediocre campaign.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games

Maple Leafs star and NHL goal-scoring leader Auston Matthews is available for their Game 7 matchup with the Boston Bruins

MAY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Thrust into service for Game 7 Samsonov is expected to start on the road in Game 7 against Boston on Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Samsonov has struggled in the first round, allowing 12 goals on 103 shots (.883 save percentage) over four outings, which led to him being pulled in favor of Joseph Woll during Game 4. Although Toronto still lost that contest 3-1, which gave Boston a 3-1 series lead, the 25-year-old Woll would start in Games 5 and 6, earning two straight wins while saving 49 of 51 shots. However, Woll is dealing with an injury, so the Leafs will have to put their hopes in Samsonov for the deciding tilt of the series.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov to start Game 7 vs. Bruins after Joseph Woll injured Samsonov has an .883 save percentage in the series and a 1-3 record.

MAY 4, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

The Boston Bruins head to Toronto for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night

MAY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Pulled after two periods Samsonov allowed three goals on 17 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 4.

Impact Samsonov lasted two periods before head coach Sheldon Keefe turned to Joseph Woll for the third. Woll stopped all five shots he faced, though the Bruins didn't apply much pressure while protecting a lead. Samsonov has gone 1-3 with 12 goals allowed over four playoff contests so far, so it's fair to question how much longer he'll be the starter with the Maple Leafs entering must-win mode. Keefe declined to name a starting goalie for Tuesday's Game 5 in his postgame comments.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing

Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing...

APRIL 28, 2024 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ilya Samsonov | Media Availability | Toronto Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov | Media Availability

APRIL 26, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead

Brad Marchand broke a tie midway through the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff se...

APRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Samsonov sports same suit before Game 3 for good luck | NHL.com Maple Leafs goalie repeats outfit from Game 2 win

APRIL 25, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 21, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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