MOSCOW, Oct 16 National Hockey League (NHL) Club Head Coach » Toronto” Sheldon Keefe said that Russian goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov did not expect to be in the starting lineup in the match against Ottawa, but did not let the team down. On Sunday night, “Toronto” beat Ottawa 3-2. Samsonov made his second game for the club and saved 26 shots.National Hockey League (NHL)October 16, 2022 • Start at 02:00Finished
TorontoCanada3 : 2
OttawaCanada»Samsonov looked really calm in goal. You could tell he's growing from game to game. This is what you're looking for , — a guy who is comfortable with. He did not expect that he would play at the start, but did not let the team down, it was nice to watch him, «Kif is quoted by the official NHL website. In the match with Ottawa, goalkeeper Matt was originally supposed to play Murray, but he was injured in the morning practice on the day of the meeting and was placed on the long-term injured list, that is, the goalkeeper will not appear on the ice in at least 10 matches, taking into account the past. «It's hockey, sometimes some unpleasant situations happen, but I always ready.I did a hard workout the other day, so no matter but what happens, you just have to be ready,» Samsonov said.
