Ilya Samsonov 
Age 24 Feb 22, 1997
Magnitogorsk RUS
Goaltender shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
208 lbs 94 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2024
Agent Donald Meehan
Transaction History
| Oct 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 32 saves in Monday's 7-5 win over the Senators. | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the blue paint in Monday's road match against the Senators, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov replaced Vitek Vanecek to begin the second period Saturday, stopping 13 of 14 shots to take the loss as the Capitals fell 4-3 in overtime to the Flames. | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Vitek Vanecek | Vanecek stopped 10 of 13 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov to begin the second period in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames. | |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 24 of 27 shots Tuesday in a 6-3 win over Colorado. | |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will tend the twine against Colorado at home Tuesday. | |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov has yet to start in goal for the Capitals this season. | |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (lower body) is on the roster for Friday's preseason tilt with the Flyers. | |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (lower body) took part in Wednesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (lower body) is considered day-to-day according to coach Peter Laviolette, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Oct 3, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (lower body) did not take part in Sunday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start on the road Saturday against the Flyers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get some playing time during Wednesday's home match against the Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) practiced Friday, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) penned a one-year, $2 million contract with Washington on Monday. | |
| May 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) won't join Team Russia for the IIHF World Championship tournament in Latvia, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will join Russia for the IIHF World Championships, Martin Merk of IIHF.com reports. | |
| May 23, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 19 shots in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins. | |
| May 23, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at Sunday's morning skate, suggesting that he'll start Game 5 against the Bruins, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| May 21, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 33 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 4 of their first-round series. | |
| May 21, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Per JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington, Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll patrol the crease during Friday's Game 4 on the road against the Bruins. | |
| May 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) stopped 40 of 43 shots in a 3-2 double-overtime loss to Boston in Game 3 on Wednesday. | |
| May 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) will tend the road twine for Wednesday's clash with Boston, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. | |
| May 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (not injury related) took part in Wednesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (not injury related) will make the trip to Boston for Wednesday's Game 3 versus the Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| May 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) will miss Monday's Game 2 against the Bruins, NBC Sports reports. | |
| May 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) was on the ice for Sunday's practice, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| May 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) isn't dressed for Saturday's Game 1 against Boston, with Craig Anderson working as the backup to Vitek Vanecek, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| May 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is no longer listed in the league's COVID-19 protocols, so he'll be eligible to play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Bruins and could back up Vitek Vanecek, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate and will miss Game 1 against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) will remain out of the lineup for Tuesday's season finale against the Bruins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| May 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov has entered the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| May 5, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (coach's decision) won't dress for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. | |
| May 3, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (coach's decision) was sent to the taxi squad and will not be available for Monday's tilt with the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 23 saves in a 3-0 loss to Washington on Saturday. | |
| May 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the blue paint during Saturday's home game versus the Penguins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 21 saves in a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday. | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov kicked out 26 shots in a 1-0 shootout victory over the Islanders on Thursday. | |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the road start Thursday against the Islanders, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 22 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers. | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (upper body) will patrol the crease during Saturday's road game versus the Flyers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 29 of 30 shots in a 6-1 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is slated to start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus the Flyers, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed four goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins. | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 35 saves in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Devils. | |
| Apr 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal in Sunday's game versus the Devils, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed six goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Islanders. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's game against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov left Thursday's game against the Islanders with an apparent injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start on the road Thursday against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 16 shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers. | |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the home net in Sunday's game versus the Rangers, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped all 24 shots he faced in Friday's 4-0 win over the Devils. | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the home goal during Friday's matchup with the Devils. | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 22 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He allowed two goals. | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will protect the home goal Saturday versus the Rangers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov kicked out 21 of 22 shots Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Islanders. | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the home net in Tuesday's game versus the Islanders, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. | |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 28 saves in a 5-4 win over the Flyers on Saturday. | |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the road start Saturday against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 30 of 33 shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flyers. | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is in line to start between the pipes in Thursday's matchup with Philadelphia, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made a season-high 36 stops Sunday in a 3-1 win over the Flyers. | |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal in Sunday's game versus the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside six of the seven shots he faced after replacing Vitek Vanecek late in the second period of Friday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins. | |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Vitek Vanecek | Vanecek stopped 14 of 18 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov late in the second period of Friday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins. | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 19 of 21 shots in a 3-2 win over New Jersey on Sunday. | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the road goal in Sunday's game versus the Devils, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Devils. | |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was promoted from AHL Hershey to Washington's taxi squad Saturday. | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Recalled | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was recalled from AHL Hershey to the taxi squad Thursday. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was re-assigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday. |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was promoted to the active roster Monday, per CBS Sports. | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov has been assigned to the Capitals' taxi squad, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was promoted to the Capitals' active roster Friday. | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will practice with AHL Hershey on Thursday before returning to the Capitals, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was assigned to AHL Hershey for conditioning purposes, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19) has been added to the Capitals' active roster and will be ready to return Sunday against the Penguins, (NHL).com reports. | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19) joined the team for Monday's practice session, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared for workouts, but won't be available for Sunday's game against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19) has yet to join the Capitals, so he won't be available for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19) remains in quarantine and will miss Monday's game against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is still on the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols list and won't be available for Saturday night's game against Boston, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19) remains in quarantine and is considered day-to-day, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov has tested positive for COVID-19, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19 protocols) will miss at least the next four games due to quarantine restrictions, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was placed in the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 27 shots Sunday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh. | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the road crease for Sunday's game against the Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 22 saves in a 6-4 win over the Sabres on Thursday night. | |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start in Thursday's season opener against the Sabres, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Vitek Vanecek | Vanecek has the inside track to back up Ilya Samsonov during the 2020-21 season, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. | |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | General manager Brian MacLellan expects Samsonov (upper body) to be ready for the start of training camp, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Recalled | Washington Capitals | recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| Nov 16, 2019 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 21, 2019 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 20, 2019 | Recalled | Washington Capitals | recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Recalled | Washington Capitals | recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Assigned | Washington Capitals | assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Recalled | Washington Capitals | recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| May 4, 2018 | Washington Capitals | signed G Ilya Samsonov to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Ilya Samsonov |
GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | GSAx | GSAx/GP | ||
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| Washington Capitals
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2 | 2.34 | 0.902 | 0 | -5.09 | |||
| Ilya Samsonov Stats by Elite Prospects | Ilya Samsonov Advanced Stats by  |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | GSAx | GSAx/GP | Playoffs | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | ||||||||||
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| 2011-2012 | Team Urals U15 | Districts Cup U15 | 1 | 0.000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Russia U17 | WHC-17 | 3 | 5.71 | 0.887 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2014-2015 | Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk | MHL | 18 | 2.66 | 0.918 | 0 | Playoffs | 2 | 2.83 | 0.937 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2014-2015 | Russia U18 (all) | International-Jr | 7 | 1.87 | 0.945 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2014-2015 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | KHL | 1 | 5.5 | 0.500 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2014-2015 | Russia U18 |WJAC-19| | WJAC-19 | 3 | 1.67 | 0.952 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2014-2015 | Russia U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 2.67 | 0.934 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk | MHL | 5 | 1.8 | 0.935 | 0 | Playoffs | 1 | 2.82 | 0.875 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | KHL | 19 | 2.04 | 0.925 | 0 | Playoffs | 6 | 2.29 | 0.916 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Russia U20 | WJC-20 | 2 | 1 | 0.956 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | KHL | 27 | 2.13 | 0.936 | 0 | Playoffs | 3 | 1.28 | 0.949 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Russia U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 2.11 | 0.930 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Russia | EHT | 1 | 2 | 0.931 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Russia (all) | International | 7 | 0.000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Metallurg Magnitogorsk | KHL | 26 | 2.31 | 0.926 | 0 | Playoffs | 5 | 2.3 | 0.913 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Russia II (all) | International | 2 | 0.99 | 0.956 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 37 | 2.7 | 0.898 | 0 | Playoffs | 5 | 2.99 | 0.897 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 26 | 2.55 | 0.913 | 0 | 5.50 | 0.21 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 19 | 2.69 | 0.902 | 0 | -4.59 | -0.24 | Playoffs | 3 | 2.99 | 0.899 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 4 | 3.25 | 0.869 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 2 | 2.34 | 0.902 | 0 | -5.09 | ||||||||||||||||
Ilya Samsonov Stats by Elite Prospects | Ilya Samsonov Advanced Stats by  |
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 1 Years $2,000,000 2.45% of cap space
| 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $2,000,000 | RFA |
| AAV | $2,000,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $2,000,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $2,000,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $2,000,000 | |
| Clauses | ||
| UFA Year | ||
| Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.16% of cap space