Samsonov made 12 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.
Samsonov wasn't busy, but the Islanders generated enough offense for Ilya Sorokin to carry them to victory despite the ice being tilted toward New York's net. Samsonov allowed a five-hole goal on a breakaway late in the first period and then a backhander off a low-slot scramble for a rebound got past him in the third. He has scuffled lately with a 1-4-1 record in his last six starts, all against teams outside playoff position. Use with caution.