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Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov blocks a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin among Capitals to miss at least four games after positive COVID-19 test

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd (26) puts the puck behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) for a goal during with Penguins' John Marino (6) defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals fall in shootout to Penguins for first loss of season

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Ilya Samsonov ‘ready for next level’ as Capitals netminder

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, stops the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ilya Samsonov’s time has arrived as the Capitals’ primary goalie

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ilya Samsonov will start for Capitals vs. Penguins, latest challenge for rookie goalie

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, stops the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Samsonov help Capitals shut out Hurricanes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ilya Samsonov tapped to start for Capitals vs. Toronto after Braden Holtby calamity

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) skates off the ice as he is replaced by goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby pulled early, Capitals buried by Avalanche

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) is congratulated by teammates, including left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), center Nicklas Backstrom (19) and left wing Jakub Vrana (13), after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)

Samsonov wins NHL debut as Capitals beat Islanders 2-1

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Pheonix Copley makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) ** FILE **

Capitals place goalie Pheonix Copley on waivers, paving way for rookie Ilya Samsonov

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Capitals sign top goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov

Associated Press

Ilya Samsonov, center, of Russia, puts on a Washington Capitals sweater after being chosen 22nd overall during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Ilya Samsonov, Russian goaltender, taken by Capitals in first round of NHL draft

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times