
Ilya Samsonov News




Vitek Vanecek started the first two games of the season but the Capitals will turn to Samsonov tonight vs. the Avalanche. Samsonov went 13-4-1 with a 2.69 GAA and .902 SV% in 18 starts in 18 starts last season. Colorado will get a boost tonight with Nathan MacKinnon returning from COVID-19 protocol.

Samsonov doesn't appear to be in danger of missing the start of the regular season but has been held off of the ice for the last two days due to a lower-body injury. The Capitals said they are "proceeding with caution" so monitor his status as the regular season approaches.













Samsonov was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and the Capitals have listed him as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. If Samsonov is unavailable for Thursday's game, look for Vitek Vanecek to start and Craig Anderson to backup.

