To ensure his recovery, Samsonov has been sleeping in a separate room with his mastiff, and has also taken the opportunity to have the Maple Leafs' medical staff address a minor injury he sustained on February 26th during the team's win over the Seattle Kraken.
"We figured out my injury because we had time," Samsonov shared, adding, "I feel perfect, it doesn't hurt anymore. I think I'm 100 percent."
Although Samsonov did not reveal the nature of the injury, he is expected to return to the Maple Leafs' lineup on Wednesday when they face the Florida Panthers. Samsonov's absence from the team's optional skate may have been a sign that he feels prepared to play, according to Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe.