After
Leon Draisaitl of the Oilers initiates a successful shot on goal, Samsonov stretches out in an attempt to block the shot. However, his maneuver left him on the ice, unable to get without medical attention.
"
Ilya Samsonov is hurt"
"
Ilya Samsonov appeared to suffer a lower-body injury stretching to attempt to make a save, and has left the game"
Given how bad the injury seems by everyone's reaction, it could mean a longer recovery time. For the remainder of the game, Samsonov had to be replaced by
Martin Jones.
Despite how this looked to most of us, his head coach seemed to think he was fine. Though he did not add, we can deduce that pulling him was more precautionary than anything.
"Sheldon Keefe says it looks like
Ilya Samsonov is fine.
Didn't provide much more."
Not to be discouraged, the game ended with the Maple Leafs victorious 6-3. Yet, the team and fans were quick to focus more of their attention on the player's health and recovery and less on their success.
"The Leafs hang on!!!
The focus now shifts to
Ilya Samsonov's health."
Stay tuned as more updates are made.
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