Ilya Samsonov
Age 25 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
| Dec 5, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is expected to tend the twine for Thursday's home clash with the Los Angeles Kings, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 23 shots during Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the visiting Sharks. |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) will be between the pipes versus San Jose at home Wednesday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) is close to returning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) will travel with the Leafs even though he is not expected to return this week, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) is not expected to play Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) was on the ice Tuesday, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun. |
| Nov 6, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) will have an MRI on Sunday, Mark Masters of TSN reports. |
| Nov 6, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports. |
| Nov 5, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Erik Kallgren | Kallgren entered Saturday's 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins in relief of starter Ilya Samsonov (knee) to start the third period. He stopped all seven shots he faced. |
| Nov 5, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Head coach Sheldon Keefe doesn't know the extent of Samsonov's knee injury, but the goalie won't be available Sunday versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. |
| Nov 5, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov left Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins because of a knee injury. |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the home crease against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 23 saves in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday and is expected to be in goal at home versus the Philadelphia Flyers, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Oct 29, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 25 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the road crease against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is feeling a bit under the weather Thursday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 33 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Monday on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov earned his fourth win in as many starts as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Saturday. |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the road crease against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 26 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will tend the home crease Thursday against the Dallas Stars, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 27 saves in a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the home start against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 24 saves in a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start at home against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal in Friday's preseason game versus the Detroit Red Wings, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov penned a one-year, $1.8 million contract with Toronto on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov did not receive a qualifying offer from the Washington Capitals on Monday. |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | General manager Brian MacLellan announced during Wednesday's press conference that Samsonov will receive a qualifying offer, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| May 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed four goals on 31 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6. |
| May 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will tend the twine at home in Friday's Game 6 against the Florida Panthers, Andrew Gillis of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| May 11, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed five goals on 38 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5. |
| May 11, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal during Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Florida Panthers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| May 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 32 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| May 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was the first goalie to leave the ice at Monday's game-day skate, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home for Game 4 against the Florida Panthers. |
| May 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 29 saves in a 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Saturday. |
| May 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start at home for Saturday's Game 3 against the Florida Panthers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| May 5, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Vitek Vanecek | Vanecek allowed five goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| May 5, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov entered the game in the third period and stopped all 17 shots faced in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 33 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal during Friday's regular-season finale versus the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the cage at home against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed four goals on 30 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the starting nod on the road versus Vegas on Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 24 of 26 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will be in goal for Monday's road matchup with Colorado, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was chased from the net in the second period Thursday after yielding four goals on 19 shots in an eventual 7-3 loss to Toronto. |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov -- who stopped 19 of 21 shots in Tuesday's win over the Philadelphia Flyers -- will return to the crease against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Tuesday against visiting Philadelphia, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Apr 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 29 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start on the road Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports. |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 25 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will be in goal for Wednesday's home clash with Tampa Bay, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 20 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts in Friday's 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start on the road against the Buffalo Sabres, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Mar 19, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 17 of 20 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Friday's 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal during Friday's matchup with Carolina, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 36 of 40 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is slated to be in goal for Wednesday's road clash with the Edmonton Oilers, per NHL.com. |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (upper body) will serve as backup to Vitek Vanecek in Saturday's game versus the Seattle Kraken, per the NHL media site. |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov won't participate in Thursday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an upper-body injury, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) headed to the locker room after taking a shot up high during Wednesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 10 shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the crease Monday against visiting Toronto, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 20 saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the blue paint during Saturday's matinee road matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed four goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers. |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal Thursday versus the New York Rangers, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports. |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 30 saves in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the crease Thursday in Philadelphia, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 33 saves in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Tuesday's road game against the Nashville Predators, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 22 saves in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. |
| Feb 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Sunday's game against the Ottawa Senators, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 42 saves in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the crease Thursday in Montreal, per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post. |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside six of seven shots after replacing Pheonix Copley early in the third period of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Pheonix Copley | Copley stopped 15 of 19 shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov early in the third period of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Pheonix Copley | Copley stopped 21 of 22 shots in relief of Ilya Samsonov but was saddled with the loss in Wednesday's 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on four shots before being replaced by Pheonix Copley against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Edmonton went on to win 5-3. |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the home cage during Wednesday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 43 of 45 shots after replacing Vitek Vanecek (upper body) early in the first period of Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 26 saves on 29 shots in a 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is starting Wednesday's game versus San Jose, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Jan 16, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 28 saves on 31 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. |
| Jan 16, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the cage at home Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed four goals on 16 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will be in net Friday at St. Louis, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) was on the ice for Wednesday's practice, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) was injured during Tuesday's practice, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov yielded four goals on 37 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is the starting goalie Sunday versus the New Jersey Devils, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 19 of 20 shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's game in Detroit, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports. |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 17 of 20 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators. |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the home goal Wednesday versus the Nashville Predators, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports. |
| Dec 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov and the Washington Capitals will not face Ottawa on Monday due to COVID-19 postponements. |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov and the Washington Capitals had their game Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers postponed by the NHL due to COVID-19 concerns. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov and the Washington Capitals will not face the New York Islanders on Thursday due to a COVID-19 related postponement, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed five goals on 28 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the crease in Wednesday's road game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 29 of 32 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start during Friday's home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 31 of 34 shots in regulation and overtime and three of five shootout attempts in Monday's 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was the first goalie to leave the ice at Monday's game-day skate, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home. |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 17 saves in a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the crease during Saturday's home game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 46 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the crease during Tuesday's road game versus the Florida Panthers. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 30 saves in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Sunday's game in Carolina, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 19 of 22 shots in a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday. |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Friday against the Florida Panthers. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 25 saves in a 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post, Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Wednesday's home matchup with Montreal. |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov posted a 22-save shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was the first goalie to exit the ice at Saturday's game-day skate, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes on the road against the San Jose Sharks. |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov posted a 34-save shutout in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will protect the road goal Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Kings, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 26 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start Friday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov allowed three goals on 18 shots and was chased to the bench in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the crease for Thursday's contest in Florida, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov turned aside 16 shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will be in net for Friday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 32 saves in Monday's 7-5 win over the Ottawa Senators. |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will patrol the blue paint in Monday's road match against the Ottawa 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 Washington Capitals fell 4-3 in overtime to the Calgary 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 Calgary Flames. |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 24 of 27 shots Tuesday in a 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will tend the twine against the Colorado Avalanche at home Tuesday. |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov has yet to start in goal for the Washington Capitals this season. |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (lower body) is on the roster for Friday's preseason tilt with the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 New Jersey 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 the Boston Bruins, 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 New York 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 New York 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 Pittsburgh 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 New York Islanders on Saturday. |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus the New York 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 New York Islanders on Thursday. |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the road start Thursday against the New York 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 Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (upper body) will patrol the crease during Saturday's road game versus the Philadelphia 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 the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov is slated to start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus the Philadelphia 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 Boston 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 New Jersey Devils. |
| Apr 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal in Sunday's game versus the New Jersey 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 New York Islanders. |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's game against the New York Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov left Thursday's game against the New York 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 New York 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 New York Rangers. |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the home net in Sunday's game versus the New York 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 New Jersey Devils. |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the home goal during Friday's matchup with the New Jersey Devils. |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov made 22 saves in a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday. He allowed two goals. |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will protect the home goal Saturday versus the New York 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 New York Islanders. |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the home net in Tuesday's game versus the New York 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 Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the road start Saturday against the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will guard the road goal in Sunday's game versus the Philadelphia 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 Boston 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 Boston Bruins. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov stopped 19 of 21 shots in a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will defend the road goal in Sunday's game versus the New Jersey 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 New Jersey Devils. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was promoted from AHL Hershey to Washington's taxi squad Saturday. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was recalled from AHL Hershey to the taxi squad Thursday. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 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 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov has been assigned to the Washington Capitals' taxi squad, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov was promoted to the Washington Capitals' active roster Friday. |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will practice with AHL Hershey on Thursday before returning to the Washington Capitals, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 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 Washington Capitals' active roster and will be ready to return Sunday against the Pittsburgh 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 Philadelphia Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (COVID-19) has yet to join the Washington Capitals, so he won't be available for Thursday's game against the New York 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 Boston 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 the Boston Bruins, 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 Pittsburgh 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 Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov will get the start in Thursday's season opener against the Buffalo 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 | Washington Capitals | Recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| Nov 16, 2019 | Washington Capitals | Assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 21, 2019 | Washington Capitals | Assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 20, 2019 | Washington Capitals | Recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Washington Capitals | Assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Washington Capitals | Recalled G Ilya Samsonov from Hershey (AHL). |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Washington Capitals | Assigned G Ilya Samsonov to Hershey (AHL). |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 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. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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| Toronto Maple Leafs
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9 | 2.09 | 0.924 | 0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk | MHL | 0 | 0.000 | 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 | 44 | 3.02 | 0.896 | 0 | Playoffs | 5 | 2.97 | 0.912 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 9 | 2.09 | 0.924 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
Ilya Samsonov Stats by Elite Prospects | Ilya Samsonov Advanced Stats by  |
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,800,000 2.18% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $1,800,000 | RFA |
| AAV | $1,800,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,800,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $1,800,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,800,000 | |
| Clauses | ||
| UFA Year | ||
| Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.16% of cap space