Tag Archives: Ilya Samsonov

Ilya Samsonov Wants You To Know He Does Not Wear Golden Diapers

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

If there is one thing the Washington Capitals are great at besides breaking their fans’ hearts, it’s drafting and finding goaltenders. Since 2006, the Caps have drafted Semyon Varlamov, Michal Neuvirth, Braden Holtby, Philipp Grubauer, Vitek Vanecek, and found Pheonix … Continue reading →

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Copley’s New Deal Spells…

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

HERSHEY, PA – The Washington Capitals announced via press release today that they have re-signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a two-year deal. While fans in Hershey couldn’t be happier, it appears as though they will only have one year left … Continue reading →

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Capitals Rumors Roundup: Oshie, Schmidt, Kuznetsov, Samsonov, Copley, Reirden

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Here are the latest news and rumors roundup for the Washington Capitals leading up to the expansion draft tonight.

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Goaltending Woes about to Hit?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

Just a few short years ago, many questioned Washington’s decision to take Ilya Samsonov in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. After all, the organization was loaded with goaltenders and prospects. Fast forward to present – there is a chance, understand … Continue reading →

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Samsonov Wins Game 1 of First Round

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

Photo: Metallurg.ru Metallurg Magnitogorsk began Round 1 of their Gagarin Cup playoff series against Kunlun Red Star on Wednesday. Kunlun Red Star, located in Beijing, China, just joined the KHL for the 2016-2017 season, but still managed to qualify for … Continue reading →

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Ilya Samsonov Continues to Shine, Shuts-Out Traktor

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

Washington Capitals goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov stopped all 31 shots he faced for a 1-0 shutout over rival Traktor in KHL action on Friday night. The win raised Samsonov’s overall record to 15-3-5 for the season. 

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Ilya Samsonov Wins in Relief on Friday the Thirteenth

Posted on January 14, 2017 by

When the Caps drafted Russian goaltender Ilya Samsonov in the first-round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, they did so with the hope that he would develop into their goalie of the future. Throughout this season, he has played fantastic, … Continue reading →

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Team USA beats Team Russia, Ilya Samsonov, 3-2 (Video)

Posted on December 29, 2016 by

Team USA and Team Russia faced off in opening round action of the 2017 World Junior Championships Thursday afternoon in Toronto. The Capitals number one draft pick from 2105, Ilya Samsonov, got the start in goal for Team Russia. 

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Highlights from Ilya Samsonov’s Start Against Team Canada (Video)

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Monday was day one of the 2017 World Junior Championship’s being held in Toronto and Montreal, Canada. The final game of the first day featured Team Canada and Team Russia squaring off in Toronto. The game also featured Capitals prospect … Continue reading →

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