Evgeny Kuznetsov takes selfie with Ilya Samsonov while he’s backing up during KHL game
Evgeny Kuznetsov was up to more of his usual shenanigans on Friday. During a KHL game between Salavat Yulaev and HC Sochi,…
Ilya Samsonov wants to create show on YouTube with Evgeny Kuznetsov and interview Alex Ovechkin about how he’s able to drink so much beer in one sitting
Ilya Samsonov is back in the KHL after signing a two-year contract with HC Sochi last week. With Samsonov returning to the…
Ilya Samsonov asked out of his season debut with HC Sochi during the second intermission: ‘I realized that if this continued, I might end up in an ambulance and go straight to the hospital’
Ilya Samsonov made his season debut for HC Sochi on Sunday after signing a two-year contract with the KHL team the day…
Ilya Samsonov returns to KHL for first time since starting NHL career with Washington Capitals
Ilya Samsonov is back in the KHL, where he began his professional career with Metallurg Magnitogorsk over a decade ago. The 28-year-old…
Evgeny Kuznetsov records assist in first KHL game with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Ilya Samsonov in attendance
Evgeny Kuznetsov is back on the KHL scoresheet after signing a one-year contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk earlier this month. The 33-year-old center…
Ilya Samsonov hopes he is not the goalie to give up Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal: ‘Otherwise, I’ll spend my whole life watching on all channels.’
Alex Ovechkin added former Washington Capitals teammate Ilya Samsonov to his list of goalies he's scored on earlier this season. Samsonov, distinguished…
Alex Ovechkin up to 866 career goals after scoring hat trick against Vegas Golden Knights, now 28 away from Wayne Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin scored his 31st career hat trick in Washington's 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, Sunday. The victory marked the…
TJ Oshie, Nathan Walker, and Ilya Samsonov among 2024 Masterton Trophy nominees
The NHL announced the nominees for the 2024 Masterton Trophy, Friday. The trophy is given annually to the player who best exemplifies…
Toronto Maple Leafs place Ilya Samsonov on waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Ilya Samsonov on waivers, Sunday. The Russian netminder has had an especially rough run in December,…
All the ex-Caps goalies and a Charlie Lindgren appreciation post
Around this time last year we checked in with a few ex-Capitals goalies. At the time, New Jersey's Vitek Vanecek and Toronto's…
Ilya Samsonov and Toronto Maple Leafs can’t agree on contract, will head into arbitration
Former Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov and the Toronto Maple Leafs were not able to come to a contract resolution before Samsonov's…
Ilya Samsonov reveals he injured neck in Game Three, hopes to re-sign with Toronto Maple Leafs
Ilya Samsonov wasn't in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs when they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in Game Five on…
Ilya Samsonov helps Maple Leafs win first playoff series in 19 years with 31-save performance in Game Six victory
Ilya Samsonov and the Toronto Maple Leafs reached a milestone on Saturday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime to…
‘I played like s&*t tonight’: Ilya Samsonov drops multiple expletives, says there are no excuses after giving up six goals
Ilya Samsonov was a combination of fiery, quiet, and matter-of-fact in the locker room after a less-than-stellar outing in his Toronto Maple…
A very bad night for ex-Caps goalies, Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov
The Washington Capitals are not in the playoffs, but two of their former backstops are, and they both got smoked on Tuesday…
Ilya Samsonov on his injury scare during the second period: ‘Sammy never breaks’
With Matt Murray hurt again and Joseph Woll in the minor leagues, Ilya Samsonov was the Toronto Maple Leafs' only competent goaltender…
Ilya Samsonov opts out of wearing rainbow decal for Toronto Maple Leafs’ Pride Night
The Toronto Maple Leafs held their Pride Night celebration Tuesday night, celebrating equality and inclusion in the hockey community. Though the Leafs…
Ilya Samsonov talks new fatherhood: ‘I feel perfect, you know?’
Former Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov and his wife Maria became parents last week, welcoming their son Miroslav into the world. After some…
Ilya Samsonov announces birth of his first child, a son
Former Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov has officially become a dad. Sammy, 26, posted on Instagram announcing the arrival of his son early…
Ilya Samsonov and his wife Maria are expecting a baby ‘any day now’
Ilya Samsonov and his wife Maria are expecting a baby "any day now" according to Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe.…
