Ilya Samsonov, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The time is now for Washington Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov.
With yesterday’s news about Henrik Lundqvist not being able to play for the Washington Capitals this season due to a heart condition, it opens up an opportunity for Ilya Samsonov. No pressure, kid.
First of all it’s sad that a future hall of fame goalie won’t be able to mentor the young Samsonov who enters his sophomore season. But it’s important that he gets the treatment that he needs so he can recover from his heart condition.