Capitals re-sign Samsonov to 1-year deal

The Washington Capitals re-signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year contract worth $2 million, the team announced Monday.

Samsonov was a restricted free agent this offseason. The 24-year-old was previously expected to become Washington's No. 1 netminder but his 2020-21 season was interrupted by a positive COVID-19 test that sidelined him for weeks.

Samsonov ultimately appeared in 19 games and posted a .902 save percentage after owning a .913 clip in 26 contests during his rookie season a year prior.

He and Vitek Vanecek are likely to compete for the starter's role again this coming season.

The Capitals drafted Samsonov 22nd overall in 2015.