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Vegas Golden Knights Western Conference Pacific Division
 
Ilya Samsonov • #35 • G
0-2-0, 4.59, .800 in last 2 GPI
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'3", 200 lbs.
Born:Feb 22, 1997 (27 yrs) in Magnitogorsk, RUS
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Drafted by Washington in 2015 (1/22).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Catches:L
01/19/2025
3:35pm
Gives up five goals Saturday
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Samsonov stopped 18 of 23 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blackhawks.
01/15/2025
12:33am
Starting against Predators
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Samsonov will defend the road net versus Nashville on Tuesday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
01/11/2025
7:24pm
Defending crease Saturday
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Samsonov will protect the home net versus the Rangers on Saturday, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
01/07/2025
7:50pm
Set to start Tuesday
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Samsonov was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, per Max Miller of NHL.com, indicating he will guard the road goal against San Jose on Tuesday.
01/02/2025
7:29pm
Expected to start Thursday
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Samsonov is set to guard the home goal in Thursday's tilt against Philadelphia, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
12/28/2024
9:23pm
Expected starter for Sunday
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Samsonov is set to start at home against Calgary on Sunday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
12/21/2024
7:29pm
Projected starter Saturday
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Samsonov was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice and is slated to get the home start versus Seattle on Saturday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
12/15/2024
10:49pm
Tending twine Sunday
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Samsonov will guard the road goal against Minnesota on Sunday, according to SinBin.Vegas.
11/26/2024
1:57pm
Hangs on for shootout win
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Samsonov turned aside 32 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Monday's 5-4 win over the Flyers.
11/25/2024
11:53pm
In net Monday
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Samsonov is expected to start on the road against Philadelphia on Monday, according to Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas.
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