Through four periods, Washington Capitals rookie goaltender Ilya Samsonov was having a pretty stellar first postseason performance.
The 24-year-old had limited the Boston Bruins to just two goals in a pivotal Game 3 despite not playing a game since May 1 due to COVID-19 protocols. In the second overtime frame, however, the Russian puckstopper made an ill-advised play behind his net that proved costly.
Samsonov left his crease to play the puck, but some miscommunication between him and defenseman Justin Schultz led to Craig Smith’s game-winning wraparound. The goal clinched the victory for the Bruins, giving them a 2-1 series lead.