![Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MHAPW7/washington-capitals-goaltender-ilya-samsonov-makes-a-save-during-the-third-period-of-an-nhl-hockey-game-against-the-new-jersey-devils-friday-dec-20-2019-in-newark-nj-ap-photobill-kostroun-2MHAPW7.jpg)
Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun
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NHL Jersey Numbers on X: "G Ilya Samsonov will wear jersey number 35 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Number last worn by Petr Mrazek in 2021-22. #LeafsForever https://t.co/Bp4rCNe9DQ" / X
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Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek struggling to find consistency in playoffs. Sound familiar? - Washington Times
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