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Fans Accuse the Leafs of Cheating During a Crucial Moment

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Mackenzie Stern-Kolesnikow
April 2, 2023  (9:50)
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During last night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, the Leafs managed to secure a 3-0 victory. The win was particularly significant for Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov, who successfully kept a clean sheet throughout the game. However, there was one play during the game that has left some fans questioning the legitimacy of Samsonov's shutout.

Did Samsonov Cheat During the Penalty Kill?

It appears that during a Senators power play, Samsonov deliberately knocked the net off in order to force a stop in play. The incident can be viewed in a video where Samsonov appears to move over to the post, stumble, and fall on the post, causing the net to come off.

The incident has led to speculation among fans as to whether Samsonov did this intentionally or whether it was just an honest accident. It's possible that he wanted to give the Leafs a stoppage in play while they were on the penalty kill and saw this moment as an opportunity to do so. However, it's also possible that it was an actual accident, and that Samsonov has not learnt this trick from Matt Murray, who has been accused in the past of intentionally knocking the net off.

As seen on Dailyhockeydose - Another Cheating Controversy Emerges in Toronto

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Fans Accuse the Leafs of Cheating During a Crucial Moment

Do you think that Samsonov did this on purpose?

Yes, he knocked the net off intentionally4379.6 %
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