Capitals draft pick Ilya Samsonov to play for KHL's Magnitogorsk in 2015-16

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Steve Mitchell / USA TODAY Sports

Ilya Samsonov is staying home, for the time being at least.

The 18-year-old goalie, drafted 22nd overall at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, will play with KHL club Magnitogorsk this season, according to Igor Eronko of Sport-Express.

The expectation is that he'll compete for the No. 1 job after appearing in only one game last season.

Samsonov, who came up through Magnitogorsk's youth program, has three years remaining on his deal with the team.

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