Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is getting the start on Monday when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's the fourth start for Samsonov over the last five games as he has regained his grasp on the No. 1 starter's role from Joseph Woll with the latter largely struggling since returning from a high-ankle sprain on Feb. 29. A winner of his last four outings, Samsonov owns a 3.03 goals-against average and an .893 save percentage in 37 games on the season but is still 22-6-7. He has been far better of late, posting a 2.34 GAA and a .926 save percentage in eight March outings, going 6-1-1 in that time. The Maple Leafs sit third in the Atlantic Division with a 44-23-9 record, four points ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning for a top-three finish in the division with a game in hand.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is likely to start on Saturday against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. The Russian netminder made four straight starts before Joseph Woll started Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals. It's been a nice run for Samsonov after he was briefly sent to the minors earlier in the year as he sports a 2.58 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage across six games in the month of March, going 4-1-1 in that time. The overall numbers still don't look good after a disastrous start as the 27-year-old owns a 3.12 GAA and an .888 Sv% across 33 games, although he is still 18-6-7 thanks to a high-octane Maple Leafs offense.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov will be between the sticks when the team hosts Carolina on Saturday. Samsonov's status for the game was initially thrown up in the air after he was hurt during the morning skate. The Russian netminder has been in spectacular form lately, turning his season around after getting waived and dropped to the minors. Through his last 15 starts, Samsonov has gone 13-2-0, allowing two or fewer goals eight times. It's a tough matchup for Samsonov on Saturday, but it won't be easy for the Hurricanes to beat him, either.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov stopped 19-of-21 shots on goal in Monday's 4-2 victory against the Blues. Samsonov picked up his second victory over the Blues in less than a week to conclude the season series, while it was another low shot total from the opposition in the road contest. Samsonov has won four consecutive starts and should be rostered across standard formats as the 26-year-old is the clear number one option in the net at the moment.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov stopped 14-of-15 shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the Blues. The only goal surrendered by the netminder came in the second period when Blues forward Alexei Toropchenko scored at even-strength. Samsonov's 14-save performance was the fewest amount of saves required in a full start this season, while he allowed one goal or less for the fourth time throughout the campaign. Samsonov has shown positive signs since returning to the crease in the second half of January, as he has gone 5-1-0 over his previous six starts.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is expected to be between the pipes for Tuesday's home game versus the visiting St. Louis Blues. After starting five straight games after his recall from the minors, the Russian sat out Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The overall numbers are subpar as Samsonov sports a 3.38 goals-against average and an .879 save percentage across 21 starts along with a 9-4-6 record on the season. However, he has largely been brilliant since a stint in the minors as he sports a .926 save percentage over his last five games, winning four of them. The Maple Leafs also announced that goaltender Martin Jones has suffered an injury and rookie Dennis Hildeby will be the backup goaltender on Tuesday.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov will be back between the pipes when his team takes on the visiting Dallas Stars on Wednesday. The Russian puck-stopper has been excellent since being sent to the American Hockey League for a mental break and to regain his form. Samsonov has posted a stellar .942 save percentage over his last four games, going 3-1-0 in that time. It's been a difficult season overall as he sports a 3.35 goals-against average and an .879 Sv% across 20 outings but he has been brilliant of late. The Maple Leafs have slipped into a Wild Card spot following Monday's loss to the New York Islanders while the Tampa Bay Lightning have taken over the third spot in the Atlantic Division thanks to three straight wins.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has bounced back from a horrible spell with back-to-back wins. After defeating Settle on Sunday 3-1, Samsonov played a key role in Wednesday's battle with Winnipeg, backstopping the team to a 1-0 overtime win. The 26-year-old recorded his second shutout of the season and improved to 7-3-6. Following a miserable start to the season, which culminated with Samsonov being waived on Dec. 31, the Russian netminder has found his stride. Samsonov has gone 2-1-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage since being brought back from the AHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov cleared waivers on Monday and will report to the Toronto Marlies in the AHL. Samsonov was placed on waivers after he had another miserable outing in Friday's 6-5 overtime loss to Columbus, with six goals allowed on 21 shots. Playing in his second year in Toronto, Samsonov has managed a lowly .862 save percentage overall and sits on a 5-2-6 record with a 3.94 goals-against average. Samsonov isn't expected to play in the minors. He will work on his game with the goalie coach and the supporting staff, and the team is expected to re-evaluate him when the Maple Leafs return from their West Coast road trip, which begins on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Dennis Hildeby was called up from the AHL on Monday to replace Samsonov on the roster.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (illness) won't be available for Saturday's big matchup against the Bruins. The Russian netminder is battling an illness, and Joseph Woll is penciled in to make a fourth consecutive start. The 2023-24 campaign has been a bumpy one for Samsonov, as he has posted a 4-1-3 record with a 3.58 goals-against average and a .878 save percentage. Woll has outplayed him in all areas and will have another opportunity to impress on Saturday. Martin Jones has been called up from the minors to work as Woll's backup.
Ilya Samsonov Makes 27 Saves In Global Series Victory
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov stopped 27-of-29 shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 victory against the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Global Series. Samsonov had a productive opening frame with the game scoreless early on, but he surrendered two goals in the second period with Red Wings forwards Daniel Sprong and Lucas Raymond finding the back of the net. Samsonov made timely saves in the final frame and the Maple Leafs scored three goals to pull off the comeback. Samsonov has played well in consecutive games with two goals against in each contest to show signs of improvement for fantasy managers, while the 26-year-old netminder has posted a 2-0-1 record to go along with a 3.00 goals against average and .912 save percentage through four starts in the month of November.
Ilya Samsonov Has Bounce Back Performance Against Canucks
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov got back on track as he stopped 31-of-33 shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 victory against the Canucks. Samsonov had a performance to forget with four goals against in the first period of his most recent appearance against the Lightning, but the 26-year-old responded well and limited the Canucks to a pair of power-play goals, while making 22 even-strength saves throughout the contest. Samsonov has struggled to find consistency in the early part of the season with a 3.79 goals against average and .870 save percentage, but fantasy managers should expect better results from the netminder who put together an impressive 2022-23 campaign in his first year with the Maple Leafs.
Ilya Samsonov Gets One-Year, $3.55 Million Deal In Arbitration
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been awarded a one-year, $3.55 million contract in an arbitration decision. Samsonov was looking for $4.9 million at the arbitration hearing on Friday, while the Maple Leafs submitted an offer at $2.4 million. The Russian netminder, who came off a one-year, $1.8 million deal, will be heading into his second season in Toronto after enjoying a nice debut campaign. He posted a 27-10-5 record while registering a 2.33 goals-against average with a .919 save percentage and four shutouts. With a very strong team playing in front of him, Samsonov is set to remain a top goalie option next season in fantasy hockey.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (upper body) won't be available Wednesday for Game 4 against Florida. He was injured Sunday against the Panthers, and whilst Samsonov is reportedly feeling better, he hasn't been able to practice. Toronto's playoff survival will hinge on Joseph Woll Wednesday. The 24-year-old will make his first career playoff start, with the team 3-0 down in the second-round series. Woll, who had a strong 6-1-0 record during the regular season, has made a couple of relief appearances in the playoffs, posting a 3.85 goals-against average with a .846 save percentage. He hasn't looked great, and a Panthers sweep in the series is looking like a real possibility Wednesday.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) could return to the crease for Game 4 with the team facing elimination against the Panthers in the Eastern Conference second-round series. Samsonov suffered an undisclosed injury on a collision with defenseman Luke Schenn that took place 37 seconds into the second period of Game 3, and he was replaced by backup goaltender Joseph Woll. After entering the game early in the second frame, Woll allowed three goals on 21 shots in the overtime loss on the road. Samsonov's return would be beneficial for a Maple Leafs team that is attempting to send the series back to Toronto for Game 5, as the 26-year-old starter has had some big moments during the playoff run.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's Game 3 against Florida. He was involved in a collision in the opening minute of the second period and couldn't continue the game, giving up the net to Joseph Woll. The Maple Leafs were 1-0 up prior to the incident and ended up losing the game 3-2 after Samsonov's exit. The Eastern Conference powerhouse now sits in a 3-0 deficit in the second-round series. It's unclear if Samsonov is part of Game 4 on Wednesday, as the team didn't have an update on him following Sunday's game. Woll and Matt Murray are the options to start Wednesday if Samsonov can't go, although the latter hasn't seen any action after suffering a head injury on April 2.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes Sunday for Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. Samsonov's play has been subpar in the playoffs, as he's posted a 3-3-0 record, 3.27 goals-against-average, and a .895 save percentage. In Game 2, the Russian netminder suffered a loss and gave up three goals on 29 shots. He's lost three of his last four starts after winning three in a row against Tampa Bay in the first round.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will guard the cage Thursday against Florida for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Unfortunately, Samsonov came up on the short end, losing Game 1, 4-2. He made 24 saves on 28 Panthers shots. The Russian netminder has a 4-3 record with a 3.29 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage in the playoffs. During the regular season, Samsonov saw action in three games picking up two wins and an overtime loss against Florida.
Ilya Samsonov The Projected Starter Versus Florida
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov will be between the pipes Tuesday against the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of their second-round series. Samsonov had a 4-2 record, a 3.14 goals-against-average, and a .900 save percentage in the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning. During the regular season, the Russian netminder had a 2-0-1 record against the Panthers, allowing just four goals on 86 Florida shots in the three contests.
Ilya Samsonov Makes 31 Saves As Maple Leafs Win First Round Series
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov stopped 31-of-32 shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 series-clinching overtime victory against the Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup. Samsonov had his best individual performance of the Stanley Cup playoffs while allowing only a goal to Lightning center Steven Stamkos in the early minutes of the third period. Samsonov was locked in and came up in a big way for the team following the blowout loss in Game 1, and the Maple Leafs managed to win an overtime road game for the third time in the series. Samsonov and the Maple Leafs await their opponent in the second round, with Game 7 between the Bruins and Panthers taking place on Sunday.
