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APRIL 19, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 14, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 12, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 9, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7, 2024 • 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.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 5, 2024 • NHL.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 2, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

MARCH 31, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

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

MARCH 27, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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