Category: Ilya Samsonov
The Washington Capitals Are In A 2-1 Series Hole After An OT Loss To The Boston Bruins
Washington Capitalsfrom Samantha Pell of the Washington Post, Ilya Samsonov, making his first start since May 1, was the Washington Capitals’ unlikely hero for 85 minutes in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The 86th minute foiled the young goalt...
Read moreCraig Smith scores in double OT to lead Bruins past Capitals
The Sugarhill GangCraig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime Wednesday night to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals and a 2-1 lead in their East Division first-round playoff series.
Read moreCritical mishap leads to Bruins' win over Capitals in two overtimes
John CarlsonFor so much of Ilya Samsonov’s night, the 24-year-old goaltender had been stellar. But a critical miscommunication with defenseman Justin Schultz in the second overtime period Wednesday proved fatal for the Washington Capitals, nullifying all the preceding good. Samsonov gathered a loose puck behind...
Read moreBruins beat Caps 3-2 in yet another overtime
Washington CapitalsA ragged Washington Capitals team shipped up to Boston for yet another playoff game against the Bruins that needed longer than an hour to decide. After a first period without goals, scoring began as all […]
Read moreCapitals' Samsonov, Kuznetsov return from COVID-19 protocols
Daniel CarrThe Washington Capitals will start a third different goaltender in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins when Ilya Samsonov steps into the crease Wednesday night. Samsonov had been out of the lineup since May 1 due to COVID-19 protocols.
Read moreMarchand snipes OT winner, Bruins even series with Capitals in Game 2
Brad MarchandBrad Marchand scored 39 seconds into overtime after teammate Taylor Hall tied the game late in regulation, and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night, tying the East Division first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Read moreBruins look for more from top line against Capitals in Game 2
Bruce CassidyThe Boston Bruins are looking for more out of their top line when they visit the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup First Round on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS, NBCSWA, NESN).
Read moreCapitals call up Zach Fucale from Hershey Bears ahead of Game Two
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have had chaos in net all season long and of course, that trend continued during their first playoff game. The Caps lost Vitek Vanecek to injury during the first period, forcing 39-year-old […]
Read moreNHL News: Rangers, Capitals, Senators, Hurricanes, Hartman and Arena Capacity
Ilya SamsonovRangers interview Gallant, hire Grier. Kuznetsov, Samsonov still in COVID protocol. Senators extend Zub.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin day-to-day with a lower-body injury
Ilya SamsonovWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir reported the news on Twitter. Ovechkin has a lower body injury and is day-to-day, per the #Caps. Team is scheduled […]
Read moreCapitals beat Isles 1-0 in SO to reclaim sole East lead
Auston MatthewsUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal in a shootout, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night to reclaim sole possession of first place in the East Division. Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots through overtime for his second shutou...
Read moreFantasy hockey top 25 goalie rankings
Alex NedeljkovicNHL.com ranks the top 25 fantasy hockey goalies for the rest of the 2020-21 season in standard leagues. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.
Read morePreview: The gang gets spanked (probably)
Ilya SamsonovPhoto by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images It’s time for your regularly scheduled dose of pessimism. Hey there folks. The Flyers play again this afternoon, and they’re probably gonna lose in horrifying fashion, much to our collective chagrin. Still, it’s important to re...
Read moreBruins outlast Sabres in SO in Hall's debut
Ilya SamsonovBOSTON (AP) - Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk scored in Boston’s two chances in the shootout and the Bruins, with newcomer Taylor Hall, rebounded for a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Craig Smith and David Krejci scored in regulation for Boston, which had lost its last ...
Read moreSwayman helps Bruins defeat Capitals
Garnet HathawayWASHINGTON -- Jeremy Swayman won a second consecutive start to begin his NHL career, making 31 saves for the Boston Bruins in a 4-2 win against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
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