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    Ilya Samsonov

    IlyaSamsonov

    Vegas Golden Knights
    • #35
    • Goaltender
    • Vegas Golden Knights
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 208 lbs
    • Birthdate
      2/22/1997 (29)
    • Birthplace
      Magnitogorsk, RUS
    • Draft Info
      2015: Rd 1, Pk 22 (WSH)
    • Status
      Minors

    Stats

    • WINS-L-OTL
      118-48-25
    • GAA
      2.77
    • SV%
      .902
    • SO
      15
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