Russian goalkeeper “Toronto” Ilia Samsonov was replaced after Tampa striker Nikita Koucherov scored four points in 15 minutes of the first period.
Toronto hosts Tampa Bay in the NHL on Tuesday night. The Canadian club opened the score in the match, but after 11 minutes of the first period, Russian Lightning striker Nikita Kucherov scored a double and gave two assists, the score became 4:1 in favor of the guests. After that, Samsonov was replaced and Joseph Wall took his place in goal.
In late October, Samsonov was replaced in the 14th minute of the first period after allowing three goals on four shots in a game against Tampa. Nikita Kucherov then scored two goals for Samsonov.
Source : MatchTV
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