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Talbot's 9th Team Win Sets NHL Goalie Record
10 Oct
Summary
- Cam Talbot set an NHL record by winning a game with his ninth different team.
- He achieved this milestone with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.
- Talbot stopped 20 shots and three shootout attempts in the victory.
Cam Talbot etched his name in the NHL record books on Friday night, achieving a unique milestone as the first goaltender to secure a victory with nine distinct teams. This historic win occurred while he was playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout. Talbot's performance was stellar, as he turned aside 20 shots during the game's initial periods.
In the decisive shootout, Talbot continued his exceptional play, stopping all three shots he faced from the Penguins. This victory surpassed the previous record held by goalies Curtis McElhinney, Sean Burke, and Ron Tugnutt, who had all won games with eight different teams. Talbot, now in his 13th NHL season, has previously earned wins with the New York Rangers, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Calgary, Minnesota, Ottawa, Detroit, and the Los Angeles Kings.
