Category: Ilya Samsonov
Ovechkin powers Capitals to six unanswered goals in Game 3 win over Panthers
PanthersWASHINGTON — Fans’ cheers brought Ilya Samsonov close to tears on the way to his first NHL playoff victory. followed one of many important saves he made in Washington’s 6-1 rout of Florida in Game 3 on Saturday. “Sometimes you start playoffs, sometimes another goalie, but you need to get ready for...
Read moreGreetings from Ovechkin Island: Caps beat Panthers 6-1
Alex OvechkinReeling from an unlucky Game Two, the Washington Capitals returned to home ice and righted some wrongs. They withstood Florida’s relentless attack, dialed in their goaltending, and made some big offensive plays to wrest control […]
Read moreCapitals starting Samsonov in goal for Game 3
Washington CapitalsThe turned to goaltender for Saturday's Game 3 and were rewarded with a over the Samsonov kept a clean goal after allowing the first score of the game to Panthers winger , stopping 29 of 30 shots. , and were among the goal scorers as the Capitals took a 2-1 series lead vs. the Presidents' Trop...
Read moreGame Three live blog: Capitals and Panthers battle for series lead at Capital One Arena
Florida Panthers’The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers’ first-round series turns to Capital One Arena after both teams split the first two games in Sunrise, Florida. The Capitals will try to regain the series lead at home, […]
Read moreCapitals starting Samsonov in goal for Game 3
Ilya SamsonovThe turned to goaltender for Saturday's Game 3 and were rewarded with a over the Samsonov kept a clean goal after allowing the first score of the game to Panthers winger , stopping 29 of 30 shots. , and were among the goal scorers as the Capitals took a 2-1 series lead vs. the Presidents' Trop...
Read moreIlya Samsonov will replace Vitek Vanecek, start Game Three for Capitals
Vitek VanecekAfter two games in Florida that saw Vitek Vanecek go 1-1 with a 4.21 goals-against average and a .863 save percentage, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has seen enough and is turning to Ilya […]
Read moreStanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Penguins, Predators to rely on backup goalies
Vitek VanecekWelcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are four playoff games scheduled for Saturday, the sixth day of the postseason.
Read more3 Keys: Panthers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern First Round
Florida Panthers(2WC) Capitals at (1A) Panthers The Washington Capitals will switch to Ilya Samsonov from Vitek Vanecek as their starting goalie for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Saturday. Vanecek played well and made 30 saves in the Capitals' 4-2...
Read more3 Keys: Panthers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern First Round
Ilya Samsonov(2WC) Capitals at (1A) Panthers 1 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, NBCSWA, BSFLBest-of-7 series tied 1-1
Read more3 Keys: Panthers at Capitals, Game 3 of Eastern First Round
Florida Panthers(2WC) Capitals at (1A) Panthers The Washington Capitals are considering switching from Vitek Vanecek to Ilya Samsonov as their starting goalie for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The Panthers hope to continue that success i...
Read moreStanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Vanecek lives up to challenge for Capitals
Washington CapitalsWelcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily in-depth look at the 2022 NHL postseason. There are four playoff games scheduled for Wednesday, the third day of the postseason. Vanecek held his own against the two-time Vezina Trophy winner to earn his first Stanley Cup Playoff victory. The Pitts...
Read morePeter Laviolette will name starting goaltender for Game One on Tuesday, hopes Samsonov or Vanecek ‘just take off and run’ with it
Capitals’The Washington Capitals hoped one of their two young goaltenders would separate themselves this season, but in the end, that did not happen. Ilya Samsonov started 39 games and Vitek Vanecek started 39 games. Now, […]
Read moreCapitals drop their season finale in New York, now know their playoff fate: Rangers beat Capitals 3-2
John CarlsonThe Washington Capitals wrapped up their regular season with an MSG matchup against the New York Rangers. 15 games on tap around the league and plenty still to solve in terms of playoff matchups. No […]
Read moreLive blog: Capitals finish off their regular season in New York against the Rangers
Florida PanthersThe Washington Capitals will have their final opportunity to move up in the Eastern Conference on the final day of their regular season. A win and a Pittsburgh regulation loss mean the Caps avoid the […]
Read moreAfter poor Ilya Samsonov outing, Peter Laviolette admits the Capitals may not have a typical number one starter in the playoffs
CapitalsWashington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov allowed four goals on 26 shots against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. His struggles further compound an issue the team has had the entire season: The Capitals have […]
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