Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Makes relief appearance Saturday
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Talbot stopped all four shots he faced in relief of John Gibson in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.
Talbot's entry into the game sparked the Red Wings, though they weren't able to erase all of the four-goal deficit they faced. The 38-year-old netminder had been sidelined by an undisclosed injury Friday. Talbot figures to see little work as long as the Red Wings are hunting for a playoff spot, as Gibson has taken over as a workhorse in March. For the season, Talbot is at a 12-8-5 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .892 save percentage over 29 appearances. The Red Wings have a back-to-back next weekend, which could offer Talbot a chance to get a start if he doesn't get one before then.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Slated to serve as backup Saturday
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Talbot (undisclosed) is slated to serve as the backup goaltender for Saturday's home game against Philadelphia, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Talbot sat out Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo. However, John Gibson will be between the pipes for a second straight day. Talbot is 12-8-5 with a 3.03 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 28 outings in 2025-26. The 38-year-old Talbot hasn't been in the net since March 8 against New Jersey, but that was a relief appearance.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Will not suit up Friday
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Talbot (undisclosed) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Sabres.
John Gibson is starting in Buffalo and Michal Postava is backing up. The 38-year-old Talbot was considered a game-time decision after tweaking something, but the issue is not expected to be a long-term concern. It's possible Talbot is simply being protected ahead of Saturday's home game versus the Flyers, which he hasn't been ruled out for yet.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Expected to back up Friday
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Talbot (undisclosed) is likely to back up John Gibson in Buffalo on Friday, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.
Talbot will be a game-time decision after he "tweaked something," per head coach Todd McLellan. Should Talbot not be able to dress, Michal Postava will back up Gibson.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Not available for Friday
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Talbot (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Friday's clash in Buffalo, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports Thursday.
Talbot "tweaked something", according to head coach Todd McLellan. The Red Wings will call up a goaltender from AHL Grand Rapids to back up John Gibson on Friday. Talbot should be considered day-to-day at this time, and his status for Saturday's game in Philadelphia is questionable.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Upholds shutout in relief outing
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Talbot saved all 10 shots on goal he saw in Sunday's 3-0 shutout win over New Jersey.
Talbot entered Sunday's contest at the start of the third period when John Gibson (undisclosed) was removed for precautionary reasons. Talbot's effort down the stretch helped the Red Wings post their first combined shutout since the 2019-20 campaign. Across four appearances since the Olympic break, the 38-year-old netminder has allowed 10 goals on 90 shots (.889 save percentage), which makes him a serviceable fantasy option in deep leagues if Gibson is set to miss time.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Bested by Knights in OT
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Talbot stopped 21 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas.
The Red Wings took a 3-1 lead into the third period, but Talbot couldn't make it stick. The veteran netminder has appeared in three straight games while John Gibson (upper body) has been banged up, going 1-1-1 and giving up 10 goals on 80 shots (.875 save percentage). That March 2 win over the Predators was Talbot's only victory in seven outings since the calendar flipped to 2026.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: In goal Wednesday
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Talbot will be between the pipes at home against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Talbot secured the win against Nashville on Monday after stepping in for John Gibson (upper body), stopping 18 of 19 shots on net. The Red Wings brought up Sebastian Cossa from the minors to serve as the No. 2 netminder versus Vegas on Wednesday.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Picks up win in relief
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Talbot picked up the win in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Predators, stopping 18 of the 19 shots he faced after replacing John Gibson (upper body) to begin the second period.
Gibson left after taking a hard shot off the shoulder, but Red Wings coach Todd McLellan indicated after the game that the issue wasn't thought to be serious. It was Talbot's first win in 2026, with his last W coming back on Dec. 28, and he's fallen firmly behind Gibson on the depth chart since then. Over six outings since the beginning of January, Talbot's gone 1-2-2 with a 3.39 GAA and .899 save percentage.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Yields five goals in loss
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Talbot gave up five goals on 36 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Talbot still hasn't won in 2026, going 0-2-2 with 16 goals allowed on 150 shots over his last five appearances. The 38-year-old netminder has gotten just eight goals of support in those outings. He's now at an 11-8-4 record with a 3.08 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 25 appearances this season. John Gibson has put forth better results, and as long as he can stay healthy, Talbot will be limited to backup duties.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Starting Saturday
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Talbot will be between the road pipes in Carolina on Saturday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.
Talbot's last start was Jan. 22, a span of 37 days, though he did come on in relief Jan. 31 versus Colorado. Talbot is 11-7-3 with a 3.00 GAA and an .892 save percentage across 24 appearances this season. The Hurricanes are sixth in NHL scoring, generating 3.41 goals per game.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Appears in relief
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Talbot made three saves in relief Saturday in a 5-0 loss to Colorado. He allowed one goal.
Talbot came into the game to start the third period. John Gibson had a rough week (0-2-1), but Talbot has had a rough month. The 38-year-old Talbot started just three times in January, and he allowed 10 goals and put up a record of 0-1-2.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Falls to Wild in overtime
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Talbot allowed four goals on 39 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.
Three separate one-goal leads didn't last, and Talbot ended up taking his third straight loss. He's 0-1-2 with 10 goals allowed on 110 shots in that span, as the Red Wings' defense has been a little leaky when he's between the pipes lately. The 38-year-old goalie is now 11-7-4 with a 3.00 GAA and an .893 save percentage across 24 appearances. Look for John Gibson to get the nod Saturday in Winnipeg, as he's handled a majority of the workload recently while Talbot is firmly in the backup role.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Expected to face Minnesota
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Talbot is expected to start on the road against Minnesota on Thursday, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.
Talbot last started Jan. 13 when he stopped 38 of 40 shots en route to a 3-0 loss to Boston. He has an 11-7-3 record, 2.95 GAA and .892 save percentage in 22 outings in 2025-26. The Wild have been strong this season with a 28-14-9 record, but they've been a mixed bag recently, going 3-4-1 across their past eight games. Minnesota is tied for 15th in goals per game with 3.16 in 2025-26.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Gets no help in Tuesday's loss
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Talbot turned aside 38 of 40 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
Talbot didn't have much chance on either of the pucks that got past him, and the Red Wings left their offense on the plane in Boston. It was the veteran netminder's first regulation loss since Dec. 17, and he has gone 2-1-1 in his last four outings. On the season, Talbot is 11-7-3 in 22 appearances with a 2.95 GAA and an .892 save percentage.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Getting start in Boston
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Talbot will guard the road goal versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.
Talbot hasn't appeared in any of the last five games, with John Gibson in goal for those contests with a 4-1-0 record over that span. The 38-year-old Talbot has won two of his last five outings, allowing 15 goals on 147 shots in that stretch, but it's clear he's in the backup role currently.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Beaten four times Thursday
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Talbot stopped 27 of 31 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Talbot couldn't win a third straight game, and his struggles have been well documented by now, to the point that he's not a reliable option outside the deepest fantasy formats. The 38-year-old veteran has dropped seven of his last 10 starts, going 3-4-3 with a 3.34 GAA and a subpar .879 save percentage over that stretch.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Tending twine Thursday
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Talbot will protect the road goal Thursday versus the Penguins, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Talbot has won his last two outings, allowing four goals on 60 shots in those games. The 38-year-old is starting in the second half of a back-to-back after John Gibson earned a 2-1 win over the Jets on Wednesday. The Penguins have scored 18 goals over their last four games, going 3-1-0 in that span.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Takes down Maple Leafs in overtime
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Talbot stopped 25 of 27 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
Talbot picked up his second overtime win in a row with this performance. He's allowed four goals on 60 shots over those two victories. Talbot has slipped into the backup role during December, but that's mostly been because of John Gibson's strong play. Talbot is now 11-6-2 with a 2.94 GAA and an .889 save percentage over 20 appearances this season. The Red Wings have a back-to-back up next, hosting the Jets on Wednesday before visiting the Penguins on Thursday, so both goalies should get a start within the next two games.
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Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Facing Toronto
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Talbot will defend the home crease Sunday versus the Maple Leafs, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Talbot will get the start in the second half of a back-to-back after John Gibson was in goal for Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Talbot is 10-6-2 with a 3.00 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 19 appearances this season. The Maple Leafs also played Saturday, picking up a 7-5 win over Ottawa, and they have scored a total of 13 goals in their last two games.
