Ilya Samsonov played through an ‘awful’ groin pull during the bronze-medal game
It's no secret that the strong play of Caps goaltender prospect Ilya Samsonov was a major factor in the Russian U20 team's…
2017 World Junior Championship review: Caps prospects shine and United States wins gold
This year's iteration of the IIHF World Junior Championship featured three Capitals prospects and numerous wow moments on the way to the United States…
Ilya Samsonov named best goalie of 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship by media
A few hours after stopping 38 shots while backstopping the Russians to the IIHF World Juniors bronze medal, Ilya Samsonov was named…
Ilya Samsonov wins bronze at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship
Washington Capitals top prospect goaltender Ilya Samsonov won a bronze medal Thursday after Team Russia defeated Team Sweden 2-1. Samsonov was arguably…
Ilya Samsonov and Team Russia fall to Team USA in dramatic seven-round shootout
After posting two consecutive shutouts heading into the semi-finals, Washington Capitals prospect goaltender Ilya Samsonov looked poised to push Team Russia to…
Ilya Samsonov leads Russia to WJC semi-finals after posting second-straight shutout
The Washington Capitals' top prospect goaltender is rolling into the semi-finals of the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship. 19-year-old goaltender Ilya Samsonov…
Ilya Samsonov’s brilliant save against Team USA (Video)
Capitals top goaltending prospect, Ilya Samsonov, has given up a lot of goals in his first two starts for Russia at the…
Damien Riat nets three points, Jonas Siegenthaler named ‘Player of the Game’ in Swiss 4-3 OT win
Two of the three Caps prospects at this year's World Junior Championship, defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler and forward Damien Riat, got their tournament…
Ilya Samsonov, Team Russia wear black armbands in honor of victims of Russian plane crash
Monday night, Team Russia took on forever rival Team Canada in both clubs' opening game for the 2017 World Junior Championship. Canada…
A guide to the 2017 World Junior Championship
The IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships is an annual tournament, showcasing many of the top prospects in the game of hockey. The…
