Samanski scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 2.
Samanski was inserted into the lineup, along with Curtis Lazar, to account for the absences of Adam Henrique (lower body) and Jason Dickinson (undisclosed). The 24-year-old Samanski was able to cash in a goal in his playoff debut, though it's unlikely he'll be a major factor on offense the rest of the way. He had four points, nine shots on net, 27 hits and 14 blocked shots over 24 regular-season outings.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Lucky bounce for first career goal
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Samanski was credited with a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.
Samanski's first goal didn't even come on his own shot. The Lightning won the puck out of a scrum, but a pass toward the net bounced over the defenseman's stick and evaded Andrei Vasilevskiy. Samanski hasn't recorded an official shot on net in his last eight games, adding little in the way of offense from a bottom-six role. He's at three points, two shots on net, 15 hits, six PIM and a plus-2 rating over 14 appearances as a rookie this year.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Up on emergency basis
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Samanski was recalled from AHL Bakersfield by the Oilers on an emergency basis, the team announced Sunday.
Samanski was just sent down Friday, but with Adam Henrique (knee) now day-to-day, the Oilers were able to call Samanski back up on an emergency basis. The 22-year-old Samanski has two assists in six games on the season so far. Given Henrique's status, Samanski will likely have the chance to add to those numbers as soon as Sunday night against the Golden Knights.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Sent down Friday
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Samanski was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Samanski was likely to have a tough time getting playing time after the Oilers traded for Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. This move allows Samanski to continue developing with the Condors, while another veteran could be called up for forward depth.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Set for promotion
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Samanski is expected to be recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Samanski will replace Andrew Mangiapane, who cleared waivers Monday, on the NHL roster. In his five appearances for the Oilers this season, the 23-year-old Samanski has generated two assists, four hits and one shot while averaging 9:21 of ice time.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Paper move to AHL
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Samanski was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.
This is functionally a paper move, as Samanski will spend the Olympic break in Italy representing Germany. The 23-year-old will need to play in one AHL game before being recalled to the NHL roster, but that's unlikely to happen until the NHL schedule resumes. Given Germany's underdog status, Samanski should have the time to get back to the Condors and get in a game before the Oilers face the Ducks on Feb. 25.
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Oilers' Josh Samanski: Earns first NHL point
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Samanski registered an assist in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Wild.
Samanski helped out on a Jack Roslovic goal in the third period. This was Samanski's first point in three games for the Oilers after his call-up Monday. He's added a plus-2 rating and two hits while filling a bottom-six role. The German forward will be representing his country at the Olympics, and he's gotten a taste of heightened competition in the NHL before heading to the tournament.
