Ilya Samsonov News

Samsonov saw his three-game winning streak end on Monday, but the Maple Leafs will give him a chance to redeem himself between the pipes on Wednesday. Despite allowing three goals in a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Monday, Samsonov played well and has limited the opposition to three or fewer goals in his last four games (3-1-0), posting a terrific .942 SV%. The Maple Leafs are -125 home favourites against the Dallas Stars, whom they defeated 4-1 earlier this season.

Samsonov will be the Maple Leafs goaltender on Monday night in their first game after the All-Star break. The 26-year-old Samsonov has been tremendous while starting the last three games, allowing two or fewer goals in each, posting a .960 SV% while riding a season-best three-game winning streak. The Maple Leafs are -155 home favourites against a New York Islanders club that has lost three straight but defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 on January 11th.

With consecutive wins under his belt, Samsonov will start for the third straight game on Saturday. Samsonov has been tremendous in his last two outings, saving 48 of 49 shots (.979 SV%), including a heroic 32-save shutout against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Samsonov's current streak marks the first time he has had consecutive wins since mid-November.

After a strong performance in his last outing, Samsonov will get his second straight start on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. Samsonov saved 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, his first victory and subsequently first time allowing fewer than three goals in his last six outings.

Samsonov has only started one contest since December 29th but will take the crease Sunday vs. Seattle as Toronto is on the back end of a back-to-back. The 26-year-old has had his struggles well documented this season and will be looking to post a +.900 SV% for the first time in six starts. He holds an ugly 5-3-6 record, 3.88 GAA and .863 SV% on the season. Toronto takes on Seattle on the road Sunday, who has lost three straight after their seven game winning streak was put to an end and are currently struggling offensively as they rank 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.78).

Samsonov will get an opportunity to get his woeful season back on track on Sunday as he will get the nod against the Red Wings, making his first appearance since December 29th. Samsonov gave up six goals on just 21 shots in that game as the Leafs fell in overtime to the Blue Jackets, marking a fourth-straight loss for Samsonov. His record on the season sits at 5-2-6 to go along with a dreadful .862 SV% and 3.94 GAA. Despite his struggles, he's got a great chance of picking up his first win in over a month, with the Maple Leafs being -210 favourites over the Red Wings on Sunday.

Just one week after clearing waivers and being assigned to the Marlies (AHL), the Maple Leafs reversed their transaction, reassigning Dennis Hildeby to the Marlies. Samsonov's reassignment to the Marlies was originally intended so that he could re-find his form, but given that he did not make it into any game action in the AHL, it is unclear if the Maple Leafs have recalled him because they intend him to play or so that Hildeby can get some game-action before being recalled again. In any event, the Maple Leafs will be rolling with Martin Jones and Ilya Samsonov as their goaltending tandem for the time being.

Samsonov cleared waivers and has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) as he tries to recover his game. The 26-year-old who carries a $3.5 million cap hit heads to the AHL for the first time since 2020-21 where he appeared in four games with the Hershey Bears. Samsonov was waived originally by Toronto due to his poor 5-2-6 record, 3.94 GAA and .862 SV%.

Samsonov has served as the backup to the Maple Leafs' third-string goaltender, Martin Jones, in four of the last games but will get the opportunity to reassert himself in a favourable matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Samsonov has been abysmal when called upon lately, allowing four or more goals in each of his last three contests (0-1-2), posting an ugly .819 SV%. Samsonov allowed six goals on 35 shots (.829 SV%) in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets two weeks ago.

Samsonov has lost two straight contests and, as a result, served as the backup to Martin Jones in the last two games for the Maple Leafs. That said, Samsonov will return to the crease on Thursday in an attempt to get back into the win column. Samsonov has been extremely inconsistent all season, highlighted by his last two appearances (0-0-2), in which he allowed 10 goals combined and sported an ugly .844 SV%. The Maple Leafs are coming off their first regulation loss in nearly a month and are -135 road favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that was handily defeated 9-4 on Tuesday.

Samsonov has lost two straight contests and, as a result, served as the backup to Martin Jones in the last two games for the Maple Leafs. That said, Samsonov will likely return to the crease on Thursday in an attempt to get back into the win column. Samsonov has been extremely inconsistent all season, highlighted by his last two appearances (0-0-2), in which he allowed 10 goals combined and sported an ugly .844 SV%. The Maple Leafs are coming off their first regulation loss in nearly a month and are -135 road favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that was handily defeated 9-4 on Tuesday.

Samsonov served as the backup in the back end of a back-to-back in the Maple Leafs last game but will return to the crease on Thursday and likely be the undisputed starting goalie for the team as long as Joseph Woll is out of the lineup. The 26-year-old Samsonov has been wildly inconsistent this season but has been significantly better lately, collecting points in each of his last five games (3-0-2) and boasting a .916 SV%. The Maple Leafs are overwhelming -239 home favourites on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost four of their last five (1-3-1).

An injury to Joseph Wall thrust Samsonov back into the crease on Saturday after not playing in five games, but the Russian netminder played one of his best performances of the season, saving all 18 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Nashville Predators for his first shutout. Samsonov has been wildly inconsistent this season, posting a 3.21 GAA and .886 SV% through 11 games (5-1-3), but will hope his most recent performance can spark a string of solid play. The Maple Leafs are -116 road favourites on Monday against a New York Islanders team that is suddenly scoring at a high rate, scoring three or more goals in each of their last six contests (4-1-1).

Samsonov has not played since Nov. 24th and will remain out of the Maple Leafs' lineup Thursday vs. Ottawa due to illness. The 26-year-old goaltender has uncharacteristically struggled mightily this season, with his 4-1-3 record, 3.58 GAA and .878 SV%. Martin Jones has been recalled in a corresponding move.

The Maple Leafs' goaltending carousel continues Friday as Ilya Samsonov takes the crease Friday in Chicago. The 26-year-old goaltender has struggled mightily in 2023-24, with his 4-1-2 record, .878 SV%, and 3.56 GAA. He draws the Chicago Blackhawks on the road Friday, who have lost five straight and are 31st in the NHL in goals (2.53) and in shots on goal (26.9).