Ilya Samsonov has a lower-body injury, is considered day-to-day
The injury bug has bit the Hershey Bears bad. After beginning their season with the worst record in the Bears 81-year history,…
Hershey Bears players impressed by Ilya Samsonov’s confidence, compare his style to Carey Price
HERSHEY, PA -- 21-year-old Ilya Samsonov made his North American debut last Saturday at Giant Center, making 28 saves in the Hershey…
Sergei Shumakov and Ilya Samsonov assigned to Hershey after Capitals trim roster to 30
The Capitals have once again trimmed their roster a day after sending eight players down to Hershey including Axel Jonsson-Fjallby. Thursday's cuts…
Hockey is back! Photos from the first week of Capitals training camp
On Saturday, the Capitals took to the ice at Medstar Capitals Iceplex for the second day of training camp. With the camp…
Capitals goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov records shutout against Lightning in Rookie Showcase
On Monday morning, the Capitals prospects and rookies took on the Lightning in the Rookie Showcase at the Germain Arena in Estero,…
Ilya Samsonov debuts new Capitals-themed mask at NHLPA’s Rookie Showcase
Dave Gunnarsson is known for his eclectic airbrush artwork on goalie helmets. His past clients include Braden Holtby, Philipp Grubauer, and Phoenix…
Photos from the Capitals Development Camp scrimmage
During the final week of June 2018, Capitals prospects arrived from around the globe to participate in the team's annual Development Camp…
After moving on to Capitals organization, Ilya Samsonov posts thank you note to Metallurg Magnitogorsk organization
Tuesday, Capitals first-round pick Ilya Samsonov stepped onto the ice at Kettler for only the second time since being drafted in 2015.…
With backup goalie Philipp Grubauer gone, the Capitals will turn to two inexperienced netminders
DALLAS -- Former Washington Capitals backup goalie Philipp Grubauer wanted to be a starter. He got his wish Friday night when the Capitals…
Ilya Samsonov reveals what Brian MacLellan promised him during their December meeting in Russia
Friday, 2015 first-round pick Ilya Samsonov signed a three-year, entry-level contract that will bring the Russian to North America next season. Samsonov,…
Capitals sign goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov to three year, entry-level contract
The Capitals have signed Russian goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin next season, according to a…
Report: Ilya Samsonov expected to sign with the Capitals after April 30
According to KHL reporter Aivis Kalniņš, Ilya Samsonov is expected to sign an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals after April 30.…
Report: Ilya Samsonov will sign entry-level contract with Capitals after KHL season ends
Over the last several weeks, the Washington Capitals have reportedly been finalizing deals with their top talent outside of the organization. The…
Ilya Samsonov concludes regular KHL season, is steady in back-to-back playoff starts
After undergoing a successful inguinal hernia procedure and recovery over the summer of 2017, Caps goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov had a rough…
Ilya Samsonov takes photo with Caps GM Brian MacLellan in Russia
Earlier today, news broke that Capitals GM Brian MacLellan was in Russia to talk with talented goaltending prospect Ilya Samosonov about a…
GM Brian MacLellan is meeting with goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov in Russia
Ilya Samsonov, a highly-touted prospect in the Capitals organization, is in the final year of a KHL contract he signed with Metallurg…
Ilya Samsonov suffers concussion in game against HK Lada
The injuries plaguing the Caps recently are apparently not constrained by geographic boundaries. In a game against HK Lada on Thursday evening,…
Ilya Samsonov returns to last season’s form with third straight win
Capitals goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov is showing signs of returning to last year's stellar form after a rocky start to the 2017-18…
Ilya Samsonov helps Magnitogorsk break four-game losing streak
Two days after a near-perfect relief appearance that ended in an OT loss to Salavat Yulayev, Caps top goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov…
Flub behind the net contributes to Ilya Samsonov’s first loss of the season
It's little secret that Caps prospect Ilya Samsonov is having a rough start to the year. After undergoing inguinal hernia surgery and…
