Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov awarded 1-year, $3.55M contract in arbitration

Samsonov was seeking $4.9M while Maple Leafs offered $2.4M in arbitration hearing.
In his first season with Maple Leafs in 2022-23, Samsonov had 27-10-5 record with 2.33 GAA and .919 save percentage.
Samsonov previously played 3 seasons with Washington Capitals, who drafted him in 2015.
In 131 career games, Samsonov has 79-32-13 record, 2.65 GAA, .908 save percentage.
Arbitrator's $3.55M award is closer to Samsonov's ask than the Maple Leafs' offer.