Category: Ilya Samsonov
Maple Leafs’ Samsonov Has Earned the Starting Job, For Now
Toronto Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs set themselves up for a wave of criticism from fans and media last summer. After another first-round loss, they revamped their goaltending tandem, saying goodbye to…
Read moreNylander lifts Maple Leafs past Wild in OT
Maple LeafsSteals puck, scores at 1:05 to end Minnesota's 4-game winning streak by Dave McCarthy / Independent Correspondent TORONTO -- William Nylander scored 1:05 into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win against the Minnesota Wild at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. Nylander stole the puck from Fr...
Read moreNHL Buzz: Samsonov expected to return for Maple Leafs against Blackhawks
HULUWelcome to the NHL Buzz. has you covered with all the latest news. Makar is third on the Avalanche with 45 points (13 goals, 32 assists) in 46 games this season and leads the NHL with an average time on ice of 26:57. Manson originally returned to the lineup Wednesday in a 3-2 win against the Minn...
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Giordano Providing Immense Value to Playoff Run
Ilya SamsonovThe Toronto Maple Leafs continue to take care of business. After dispatching the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday night, they sit fourth in the NHL standings with 27 games to…
Read moreMatthews has goal, assist in return, Maple Leafs ease past Blackhawks
New York RangersTORONTO -- Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his return from injury, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Matthews missed five games with a knee sprain sustained Jan. 25 in a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers. William...
Read moreSamsonov, Maple Leafs shut out Blue Jackets, 3-0
Ilya SamsonovIn Columbus, Ilya Samsonov made 30 saves for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-0 shutout of the Blue Jackets on Friday./The Maple Leafs improved to 32-13-8. For Samsonov, it was his third shutout of the season. “I felt great … Continue reading → The post Samsonov, Maple Leafs shut out Blue Jackets, 3-...
Read moreSamsonov makes 30 saves, Maple Leafs shut out Blue Jackets
Maple LeafsCOLUMBUS -- Ilya Samsonov made 30 saves, and John Tavares scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Friday.
Read moreSamsonov makes 30 saves, Maple Leafs shut out Blue Jackets
Ilya SamsonovTavares scores 2 for Toronto; Korpisalo stops 38 shots for Columbus by Craig Merz / Independent Correspondent COLUMBUS -- Ilya Samsonov made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season, and John Tavares scored twice when the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 at Nationwide...
Read moreEast Notes: Leafs Deadline Plans, Hughes, Senators Sale
Conor TimminsThe Toronto Maple Leafs have returned a more well-balanced team than in recent seasons, with goals scored and goals against both down. Improved team defense and capable goaltending from Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray have spearheaded that trend, and with impressive performances from younger players s...
Read moreMaple Leafs Goalie Options to Combat Matt Murray’s Uncertainty
Maple Leafs’Ah, the annual Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending discussion has arrived. Every season, it seems like one of the Maple Leafs’ goalies either falls off or gets hurt right before the…
Read moreMaple Leafs' Murray (ankle) out through bye week
Ottawa SenatorsVeteran goaltender Matt Murray, 28, in the midst of a comeback season with the Maple Leafs, will be out through the NHL All-Star break and Toronto's subsequent bye week, coach Sheldon Keefe said on Sunday.
Read moreNicklas Backstrom scores first goal since returning from major offseason hip surgery
Toronto Maple LeafsThe Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs were deadlocked at 0-0 late in the first period on Sunday. Then the Leafs’ Alex Kerfoot tripped TJ Oshie and gave the Capitals the first power play opportunity […]
Read moreMaple Leafs to start Ilya Samsonov for third time this season against Capitals
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are making the trip up to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs in the first of their last two games before the All-Star break. Waiting for them in Toronto will be […]
Read moreTkachuk, Senators pull away to defeat Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple LeafsTORONTO -- Brady Tkachuk scored twice to help the Ottawa Senators defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. Claude Giroux had a goal and an assist, Tim Stutzle had two assists, and Anton Forsberg made 31 saves for the Senators (22-23-3), who have won two in a row. Joey Anders...
Read moreMaple Leafs rally late, down Rangers in OT, 3-2
New YorkIn Toronto, the Maple leafs got a late goal from Timothy Liljegren to tie their game with the New York Rangers, 2-2, on Wednesday night. The goal forced extra time. In the extra session, Mitchell Marner scored with just 19 … Continue reading → The post Maple Leafs rally late, down Rangers in OT, 3-...
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