BREAKING: Sheldon Keefe names starting goalie for Winnipeg Clash
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for someone to stand up and be their No. 1 goaltender all season, and now they're giving one of those names a big opportunity.
Samosonov to face the red-hot Winnipeg Jets
After a lengthy road trip, the Maple Leafs are back in Toronto, and they now eagerly await a highly anticipated showdown with the Central Division leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.
With question marks over their goaltending, Sheldon Keefe has shown his faith in one of their young names, as he has officially named Ilya Samsonov as the games starting goaltender.
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Sheldon Keefe says Ilya Samsonov will start against the Jets on Wednesday.
This is a big opportunity for Samsonov, who has struggled mightily as of late, with his season numbers now reading 6-3-6 with a 3.69 GAA and an .866 save percentage, so if he wants to keep the role he will need to be at his very best against a tough team.
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23 JANVIER | 656 ANSWERS BREAKING: Sheldon Keefe names starting goalie for Winnipeg Clash Who is the Leafs best No. 1 option this season? | ||
| Ilya Samsonov | 123 | 18.8 % |
| Martin Jones | 160 | 24.4 % |
| Joseph Woll | 373 | 56.9 % |
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