Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Fri 1/3/25 1:16 AM

Samsonov allowed two goals on 25 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has now won his last five starts, allowing a total of seven goals on 121 shots in that span. The 27-year-old's current streak accounts for half of his victories this season -- he's 10-3-1 with a 2.69 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 14 outings this season. Samsonov has started half of Vegas' last eight games and may be working his way into a 50-50 timeshare with Adin Hill. The Golden Knights' next game is Saturday versus the Sabres.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Thu 1/2/25 2:29 PM

Samsonov is set to guard the home goal in Thursday's tilt against Philadelphia, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has a 9-3-1 record, 2.74 GAA and .906 save percentage in 13 appearances in 2024-25. He's won his past four starts while allowing just five goals on 96 shots (.948 save percentage). The Flyers are tied for 16th in goals per game with 3.05.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Mon 12/30/24 12:02 AM

Samsonov stopped all 31 shots he faced in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has won four straight starts, allowing just five goals in that span. This was his best of the bunch, as he stayed dialed in against a Flames team that didn't look too worn down from being on the second half of a back-to-back. Samsonov is now 9-3-1 with a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 13 starts this season after his first shutout of the campaign. The Golden Knights have some favorable matchups over the remainder of their homestand, with games against the Canadiens on Tuesday, the Flyers on Thursday and the Sabres on Saturday.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Sat 12/28/24 4:23 PM

Samsonov is set to start at home against Calgary on Sunday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has won his past three starts while stopping 60 of 65 shots (.923 save percentage). He's 8-3-1 with a 2.97 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 12 outings this season. Calgary ranks 25th in goals per game with 2.71, and the Flames will play the second half of a back-to-back, so this should be a favorable assignment for Samsonov.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Sun 12/22/24 2:52 AM

Samsonov stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
The Kraken's two goals came on the power play, but Samsonov was otherwise quite good in his third straight win. He's allowed just five goals on 65 shots in that span. For the season, the 27-year-old netminder is 8-3-1 with a 2.97 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 12 starts. The Golden Knights' next game is at home versus the Ducks on Monday, but it's not clear if Samsonov will get a chance to build some momentum or if Adin Hill will take his turn in the crease.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Sat 12/21/24 2:29 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has won his last two starts, allowing three goals on 42 shots in road wins over Anaheim and Minnesota. Overall, the netminder is 7-3-1 with a 3.06 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. The Kraken have scored 96 goals in 34 games this season.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Mon 12/16/24 12:00 AM

Samsonov stopped 20 of 22 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has won four of his last five outings, allowing a total of 15 goals in that span. The 27-year-old allowed both goals to Kirill Kaprizov in Sunday's contest, but the Golden Knights supported him with two goals by Victor Olofsson and one from Shea Theodore. Samsonov is up to 7-3-1 with a 3.06 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 11 starts. Adin Hill remains Vegas' top goalie, but Samsonov has been generally steady enough in the backup role. The team has just three more games before the holiday break, so it's unclear if Samsonov will get a start in that span.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Sun 12/15/24 5:49 PM

Samsonov will guard the road goal against Minnesota on Sunday, according to SinBin.Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov will get the second half of Vegas' back-to-back after Adin Hill played in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Edmonton. The 27-year-old Samsonov has a 6-3-1 record with a 3.16 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 10 appearances. Minnesota ranks 13th in the league with 3.17 goals per game in 2024-25 and earned a 4-1 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Thu 12/5/24 1:09 AM

Samsonov stopped 19 of 20 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Jackson LaCombe tallied late in the second period, but that was all Samsonov gave up. He bounced back from a 6-0 shutout loss to Utah on Saturday, earning his third win in his last four outings with one of his better games of the season. Samsonov improved to 6-3-1 with a 3.16 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 10 appearances. While Samsonov played well, Adin Hill is likely to get the nod Friday at home versus the Stars.

Ilya Samsonov
G FA
Wed 12/4/24 9:32 PM

Samsonov will start on the road Wednesday versus the Ducks, per Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett
EDGE Analysis
Samsonov has allowed 16 goals over his last four contests, so he's fortunate to go 2-2-0 in that span. Adin Hill has been playing better of late, but Samsonov will get the start Wednesday in the second half of a back-to-back set.