Capitals' Ilya Samsonov: Successful in duel with NHL's best

Samsonov made 26 saves in a 5-2 victory over the Lightning on Saturday.

The Caps' goalie of the future was locked in a duel with the NHL's reigning Vezina Trophy winner, Andrei Vasilevskiy, until Washington's offense opened the floodgates in the third period. Samsonov has won three straight and sits at 8-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .918 save percentage. He's as good a spot starter as there is in fantasy. Use accordingly.