Ilya Samsonov says Braden Holtby’s contract situation is ‘very difficult for him’
Ilya Samsonov recently did a long interview with sport24.ru's Daria Tuboltseva. The interview was translated by Merdan16 on the Capitals' Reddit and…
Evgeny Kuznetsov jokes he may ‘fight’ Ilya Samsonov over video games
On January 15th, Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov joined John "JohnWayne" Casagranda of Caps Gaming to play some NHL 20 and FIFA. There…
Ilya Samsonov becomes first goalie in NHL history to win each of his first nine career road games in one season
Braden Holtby was benched for the third period after giving up four goals on 22 shots. The Holtbeast was replaced in net…
‘Let’s just leave it all out there’: ‘Pissed off’ Caps score 5 unanswered goals after Devon Toews’ bird-celly taunt
On January 5, the Washington Capitals overcame a two-goal deficit in the final minute of the third period to beat the San…
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s priceless reaction after Ilya Samsonov broke his stick in front of him
The Washington Capitals took to MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Friday morning after their 5-2 shellacking of the New Jersey Devils. The goalies,…
Ilya Samsonov becomes 10th NHL rookie goaltender ever to win 9+ consecutive decisions
Lost in Alex Ovechkin's legendary night, Ilya Samsonov made more history on Thursday night with the Capitals decisive win over the New…
‘He’s earned it’: Ilya Samsonov will make back-to-back starts for the first time in his NHL career
Rookie goaltender Ilya Samsonov will start in goal for the Capitals on Thursday as Washington takes on the New Jersey Devils in…
Ilya Samsonov records first career shutout in 2-0 win over Carolina Hurricanes
Ilya Samsonov can't stop, won't stop winning. On Monday night, the Russian netminder won his 13th game in his 15 start, extending…
Ilya Samsonov to start against Carolina Hurricanes on Monday
Saturday's miserable defeat at the hands of the New Jersey Devils appears to be having consequences. At practice on Sunday morning, head…
Braden Holtby calls Pekka Rinne’s goalie goal ‘awesome’, has given up trying to score one himself
Braden Holtby was one of many NHL goaltenders who expressed excitement about Pekka Rinne's goalie goal. The Predators' netminder became the 12th…
Ilya Samsonov becomes first goalie in franchise history to win 12 of his first 14 starts
Ilya Samsonov accomplished another first in his most recent Capitals' victory. The rookie goaltender won for the 12th time. He's the first…
After historic comeback win, makeshift chef Alex Ovechkin flipped his Russian teammates food at Sakura
The Washington Capitals accomplished a franchise first, Sunday, when they came back from two goals in the game's final minute and beat…
Photos from Capitals practice: Ilya Samsonov shows off his wrister, Travis Boyd gives away his stick
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals took to the ice Saturday afternoon ahead of their Sunday matinee against the San Jose Sharks.…
Evgeny Kuznetsov to the media: ‘I think you guys should talk more about how Sammy’s good’
Friday, Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov became the first goalie in NHL history to win his first eight career road games (in…
Ilya Samsonov becomes first goalie in NHL history to win his first eight career road games in a single season
Ilya Samsonov made a career-high 38 saves against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Sammy's big night helped push the Washington Capitals to…
Ilya Samsonov hops to make unorthodox face-save
Ilya Samsonov is making his 15th career appearance Friday night in Carolina, and it appears he's starting to get comfortable in his…
Alex Ovechkin and Capitals teammates wish fans a Happy New Year
The Washington Capitals rang in the new year in style. Alex Ovechkin and Nastya Ovechkina hosted a New Year's Eve party for…
Ilya Samsonov becomes fastest Capitals goaltender ever to 10 wins
Ilya Samsonov was the first star of the night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old rookie stopped 27 of 28 Blue…
Columbus has dominated the Capitals this season so Todd Reirden’s starting Ilya Samsonov ‘to give them a different look’
The Washington Capitals entered Christmas break as the NHL's best team. Through the first 38 games of the season, the Capitals collected…
It was ‘very important’ Ilya Samsonov beat the Lighting because it was the first time his dad watched him play an NHL game live
Ilya Samsonov has won eight of his first 10 starts in the NHL, but Saturday's victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning was…
