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Game 2 takeaways: Matthews, Samsonov post career-best games to tie series

Auston Matthews authored the defining postseason performance of his career, Ilya Samsonov played his best game in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform and the series is tied at one apiece.

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Game 2 Line Combinations & Pairings for Maple Leafs vs. Bruins

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, the lineup ready for the game seems still up in the air.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Playoffs could be make-it or break-it for Ilya Samsonov’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

If there’s anyone who needs to prove themselves during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff series against the Boston Bruins, it’s goaltender Ilya Samsonov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 5 minutes ago

Maple Leafs make the right decision sitting TJ Brodie for Game 1

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe has selected his six defensemen for Game 1 against the Boston Bruins and TJ Brodie appears to be the odd man out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 20

Maple Leafs need to win at even strength, benefits of a short bench, and Keefe’s strategies: Leaflets

Playoff hockey is finally back tonight and with it the chance to cast off the 82-game audition and it is now time to see how the Leafs perform when it matters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 18

Who should start Game 1 for the Leafs between Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll?

After a world of ups and a world of downs, we’ve officially reached the end of the 2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs season. They improved in some areas from

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 14

Samsonov struggling isn’t ideal, but don’t read too much into it

Having absolute confidence in the Maple Leafs heading into the playoffs wouldn’t feel natural. The team has had varying levels of success heading into the post season over the past eight years and the results have largely been the same and very rarely has that involved not blaming the goaltender once things get rolling.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Ilya Samsonov is confident and playing well – and the Toronto Maple Leafs are better for it

One of the consistent knocks against the Toronto Maple Leafs over the years is the team’s inability to have a goaltender who can get it done in the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Samsonov & McCabe

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in an overtime thriller on Monday night. Jake McCabe scored the game-winning goal at 1:30 of the extra period to seal the win, while Auston Matthews notched his NHL-leading 65th goal and assisted on the game-winner.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / April 8

Game in 10: Maple Leafs overcome penalty disparity in overtime win over Pittsburgh

The Maple Leafs took on a desperate Penguins team, and while they didn’t quite take care of business before overtime, they took a piece out of Pittsburgh’s playoff push with an overtime win. Ilya Samsonov was again excellent and is clearly the Leafs’ starter heading into the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Old Prof Hockey / April 8

Rising Above Adversity: Samsonov’s Success with the Maple Leafs

Although I’m thankful for all those who read my Toronto Maple Leafs posts, sometimes readers say mean-spirited and hurtful things. I suppose they believe that professional athletes, because they make far more money than they do (or I do), are fair game for the kind of abuse I believe they would never give others.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

2024 unrestricted free agency preview: Goaltenders

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 7

Matthews scores his 64th, Samsonov continues hot stretch as Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 4-2

For the third and final time this season, the NHL’s longest-running rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens met on the ice last night for the second-last Hockey Night in Canada of the regular season, as the Maple Leafs welcomed Mitch Marner back into the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

Maple Leafs’ Samsonov Nominated for the Bill Masterton Trophy

The PHWA has named Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov as the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy. The award is given to an NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 5

Marner set to return, Edmundson participates, and Samsonov projected to start: Leafs Practice Notes

The Leafs are about to get a major boost up front as Mitch Marner is closing in on his long-awaited return. This falls in line with a projection that Sheldon Keefe provided on the All-Star winger earlier this week.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 5

Ilya Samsonov has been named the Leafs’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy

Ilya Samsonov has been through it all this season and it’s exactly why he has earned the honour of being Toronto’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Maple Leafs’ Samsonov the Clear-Cut Starter for Playoffs

About a week ago, I asked three questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the final stretch of the regular season. One was who will solidify their role as starter, especially come playoff time.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Maple Leafs News and Rumors: Matthews, Samsonov & Quillan

At first, the Toronto Maple Leafs seemed like they would run away with an easy win over the Florida Panthers. While that wasn’t to be, the team still clinched a 6-4 victory over one of the best defensive teams in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov Among Fastest to 100 Career Wins

When the Toronto Maple Leafs landed Ilya Samsonov in the summer of 2022, a lot of talk around the goaltender was his small sample size and lack of experience.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 31

Sabres Grades: Sabres Couldn’t Solve Samsonov

The Buffalo Sabres scored well in the Sabres Grades, but couldn’t score on Ilya Samsonov in their 3-0 shutout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. 13 of the 19 Sabres that touched the ice had an average grade or better.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Old Prof Hockey / March 31

Ilya Samsonov Was Brilliant in the Net for the Maple Leafs

In a standout performance, Ilya Samsonov showcased his brilliance in the net, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a controlling 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Maple Leafs Provide Update on Ilya Samsonov’s Sudden Injury

During Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender Ilya Samsonov went down with an odd injury. While stretching from one post to another, awkwardly tweaked something and didn’t get up.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov leaves game vs. Oilers with injury

The injury bug continues to go around in Toronto, as Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov left Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers due to an injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Maple Leafs Big Question: What to Do With Ilya Samsonov?

In mid-December of 2023, goalie Ilya Samsonov found himself in a significant slump. The downward spiral was so overwhelmingly bad that it sparked concerns about his future as a quality goaltender for his Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Will Ilya Samsonov finally turn things around with Toronto Maple Leafs?

There’s no sugarcoating it: Ilya Samsonov’s season has been an absolute disaster. So much so that you had to wonder if he’d ever play an NHL game again after going on waivers in December.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / FanNation Inside The Maple Leafs / January 16

'I Thought He Battled His Ass Off': Did Ilya Samsonov Do Enough To Look Like He's Out From Under His Struggles?

Ilya Samsonov received a text message from Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending coach Curtis Sanford on Saturday night that he was going to get his chance to get back in net.