Cam Talbot helps the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout, recording his first win with the team. In the game, Talbot stops 20 shots during regulation and overtime, then saves all three Chicago’s attempts (in shootout sequence reported by outlets) to secure the victory.
The win sets a league record: Talbot becomes the first NHL goaltender to win with nine different teams. Multiple outlets note the mark surpasses a previous standard held by goaltenders including Curtis McElhinney, Sean Burke and Ron Tugnutt. Other coverage highlights that the performance comes in Talbot’s first season with Columbus and underscores the role of veteran support around him, including teammates such as defenseman Zachary (Severson) referenced in one report, while still focusing on the shootout outcome as the deciding factor.
