Ilya Samsonov hit in head by TJ Oshie, leaves game in first minute
Update: Ilya Samsonov returned to the game with 3:04 remaining in the first period. Original story: After taking a head hit from…
TJ Oshie will play center, Ilya Samsonov will start in net during Tom Wilson’s return game against Rangers
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette just did this pregame media availability and revealed some lineup decisions for the Caps' rematch against the…
Peter Laviolette appears to throw shade at second line after Capitals struggle to close out Flyers
Daniel Sprong scored four minutes and 40 seconds into Saturday's game against the Flyers. But by the end of the night, he…
Lines: Ilya Samsonov will start against Flyers again, Lars Eller likely to miss second straight game
The Washington Capitals will turn to Ilya Samsonov for a second straight game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday night. It will also…
Ilya Samsonov records his first NHL point, a primary assist, against Flyers
In Thursday night's win against the Philadelphia Flyers, Ilya Samsonov celebrated an offensive milestone. In the final 30 seconds of the game,…
Ilya Samsonov will start against Flyers: ‘I think I’m 100 percent’
Ilya Samsonov contracted COVID-19 in mid-January and is still somewhat feeling the effects of it two months later. Despite that, the Russian…
Daniel Sprong replaces Tom Wilson in the lineup, Ilya Samsonov will start against Flyers
The Washington Capitals will turn to Daniel Sprong with Tom Wilson suspended and out of the lineup for the next seven games.…
Four Capitals players wore pink tie-dye headbands during practice
Four Washington Capitals players wore a bold accessory out onto the ice during practice on Tuesday. Ilya Samsonov, Nic Dowd, Nick Jensen,…
Ilya Samsonov will start this afternoon against the Devils
Peter Laviolette announced early this afternoon that Ilya Samsonov will start in net against the New Jersey Devils today. It will be…
Ilya Samsonov stops 25 of 28 shots in fourth rehab start for Hershey Bears, a 6-3 win
Ilya Samsonov won his fourth rehab start for the Hershey Bears on Friday. Samsonov stopped 25 of 28 shots in Hershey's 6-3…
Ilya Samsonov sent to Hershey Bears for another conditioning start
Ilya Samsonov deemed himself "ready" to return to the Capitals last weekend, but it does not seem like the team agrees. Friday…
Ilya Samsonov gives up four goals on 19 shots in third rehab start, a loss
Ilya Samsonov's third rehab start for the Hershey Bears on Wednesday was a bit of a fire drill. Sammy gave up four…
Ilya Samsonov will make another rehab start for the Hershey Bears
The Washington Capitals brought Ilya Samsonov back from the Hershey Bears after a two-game conditioning stint last Friday, but it appears his…
Craig Anderson gets his first start for the Capitals against the New Jersey Devils
After 13 consecutive games with rookie Vitek Vanecek in the net, veteran goalkeeper Craig Anderson will start his first game in a…
Capitals place Ilya Samsonov on taxi squad ahead of Rangers game
Ilya Samsonov will not dress against the New York Rangers on Saturday. The Russian goalie, who returned to the Capitals on Friday…
Capitals officially recall Ilya Samsonov from Hershey, place Craig Anderson on taxi squad
Ilya Samsonov is officially back with the Capitals after making two conditioning starts for the Hershey Bears. Samsonov won one game and…
Evgeny Kuznetsov on his difficult bout with COVID-19: I ‘almost cried happy tears when I realized I can walk and breathe’ again
Evgeny Kuznetsov conducted a Russian language interview with Sport24's Alena Grebenkova while the Capitals were in Pittsburgh earlier this week. During the…
Ilya Samsonov will return to the Capitals ahead of this weekend’s back-to-back games
Ilya Samsonov will practice with the Hershey Bears on Thursday before returning to the Capitals for back-to-back home games against the New…
Ilya Samsonov makes 22 saves in Hershey Bears’ 2-1 win over the Binghamton Devils
Ilya Samsonov made his second-straight conditioning start for the Hershey Bears on Wednesday after sitting out three weeks due to the coronavirus.…
Ilya Samsonov gives up five goals in rehab start for the Hershey Bears
Ilya Samsonov's first game back after nearly a month away due to COVID-19 did not go well. In a rehab start for…
