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Cameron Talbot (born July 5, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, and Los Angeles Kings.
Key Information
Before joining the NHL, Talbot played at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he was named an All-College Hockey America Second Team and MVP in the 2010 CHA tournament. Internationally, Talbot has represented Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship, where he won gold.[1][2]
Playing career
[edit]Amateur
[edit]Talbot grew up in Caledonia, Ontario, and played minor hockey within the region, going undrafted in the Ontario Hockey League's Priority Selection draft.[3] Talbot made the Hamilton Red Wings of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) for the 2004–05 season. In his second season with Hamilton in 2005–06, he was named one of the league's all-stars.[4] He committed to playing college hockey at University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in mid 2006, as they were the only team to approach him. In his final OJHL season in 2006–07, he was named the league's most valuable player and earned all-star honours again. Following his excellent season, several other teams approached him, but he remained committed to UAH.[4] While playing with Hamilton, Talbot attended university for two years which affected his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility.[4]
He joined UAH for the 2007–08 season, and as a freshman, and recorded one win and ten losses in 13 appearances, with an .860 save percentage and a 4.63 goals against average (GAA).[5][6] He improved in his sophomore season in 2008–09 with the UAH Chargers,[6] recording a record of two wins, sixteen losses and three tie games (2–16–3) in 24 appearances, but with a save percentage of .907 and a GAA of 2.95.[5] In his third and final season with the Chargers in 2009–10, he led his team to the College Hockey America (CHA) conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the only the school's second time in its history.[6] He finished the season with a record of 12–18–3, a save percentage of .925 and a GAA of 2.61.[5] In the tournament, the Chargers nearly beat the top-ranked Miami Redhawks, but were ultimately eliminated.[4] He was named to the All-CHA Second Team and was named the Most Valuable Player in the CHA Tournament.[4][7]

Professional
[edit]New York Rangers
[edit]As an undrafted free agent, the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Talbot to a contract on March 30, 2010.[8] He signed an amateur tryout contract with the Rangers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack on March 31 and made one appearance for the team in the 2009–10 season.[5][9] He was assigned to the renamed Connecticut Whale to begin the 2010–11 season. However, he suffered an ankle sprain on January 16, 2011, and missed 13 games.[10][11] After recovering, he was assigned to the Rangers' ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors, on February 21.[11] He played in two games with Greenville, going 1–0–1, with a .921 save percentage and a 2.46 GAA.[5] He was promoted to the Rangers directly from Greenville on February 28,[10][12] but only dressed as the backup to starting goaltender Henrik Lundqvist and was returned to the Whale on March 3, 2011, without appearing.[13] He completed the season in Connecticut where he made 22 appearances with a record of 11–9–2, a save percentage of .902 and a save percentage of 2.84.[5] The team qualified for the playoffs and faced the Portland Pirates in the opening round. Connecticut was eliminated by Portland, with Talbot just starting one game of the series.[5][14] Talbot played the entire 2011–12 season with Connecticut, making 33 appearances with a record of 14–15–1, a save percentage of .913 and a GAA of 2.61.[5] After the Whale were eliminated in the second round from the AHL playoffs, Talbot was added to the Rangers' Stanley Cup playoff roster, but did not appear.[15][16] In nine playoff games with Connecticut, he tallied a record of 5–4, with a .939 save percentage and a GAA of 2.10.[5] He was named the Whale's starting goaltender for the 2012–13 season.[17] In 55 games, he had a record of 25–28–1, with a save percentage of .918 and a GAA of 2.63.[5] Connecticut failed to qualify for the playoffs and after the Whale's season ended he was again added to the Rangers' playoff roster but did not make any appearances.[18][19]
He began the 2013–14 season with the renamed Hartford Wolf Pack.[20] Talbot was called up to the Rangers on October 15, 2013, after Martin Biron was demoted to the AHL, finding himself a place in the NHL for the first time as the backup to starter Henrik Lundqvist.[21] He made his on-ice NHL debut on October 24 in a 2–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.[22][23] His first NHL win came in his next game, against the Detroit Red Wings, on October 26, 2013,[24][25] and he earned his first NHL shutout against the Montreal Canadiens on November 16, 2013.[26] He finished the regular season with five games played for Hartford, going 4–0–1 with a .924 save percentage and 2.49 GAA. In 21 games with the Rangers, he went 12–6–1, with a .941 save percentage and 1.64 GAA, with three shutouts.[5] In the 2014 playoffs, Talbot twice entered to relieve Lundqvist en route to the Rangers' Eastern Conference title before ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Kings in the Finals.[27] He went 0-1–0 in the two games, with a save percentage of .846 and a GAA of 2.61.[5]
For the 2014–15 season, Talbot began the year as the Rangers' backup goaltender. On December 20, 2014, he signed a one-year extension worth $1.45 million with the Rangers.[28] He took a larger role in February 2015 after Lundqvist went down with a major injury.[29] Talbot started 24 of the Rangers' next 26 games (Mackenzie Skapski played the other two) until March 27, when Lundqvist returned to the line-up.[30] He finished the season with 36 appearances with a 21–9–4 record and a save percentage of .926 and a GAA and .926.[5] For his remarkable efforts towards New York's Presidents' Trophy-winning season, he received the Steve McDonald Extra Effort Award on April 6.[30] Though he backed up Lundqvist throughout the playoffs, he did not make an appearance as the Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals before being eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning.[31]
Edmonton Oilers
[edit]On June 27, 2015, Talbot was traded by the Rangers to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for three draft picks in the 2015 NHL entry draft.[32] He made his Oilers debut on October 8 in a 3–1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.[33] He competed for Edmonton's #1 goaltender spot with Anders Nilsson during his first season with the Oilers in 2015–16.[34] He marked his first shutout with the Oilers on January 4, in a 1–0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.[35] On January 17, the Oilers signed Talbot to a three-year, $12 million contract extension.[36] Nilsson was eventually traded to the St. Louis Blues, leaving Talbot as Edmonton's starting goaltender.[34][37] He finished the regular season with a record of 21–27–5, with three shutouts in 56 appearances with a .917 save percentage and a GAA of 2.55.[5] However, the team finished last in the Western Conference and missed the playoffs.[38]
In the 2016–17 season, Talbot made his debut in an NHL outdoor game in the 2016 Heritage Classic, getting a shutout in a 3–0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He had previously participated in two Stadium Series games with the Rangers as a backup, but had not appeared on the ice.[39] On April 6, 2017, he set an Oilers record for most wins in a season passing Grant Fuhr, who had 40 wins, by earning 41 wins.[40] Talbot finished the season by leading the NHL in games played (72 of 82 in the regular season) and time on ice by a goaltender, as well as tied for first in wins with 42. The Oilers finished that season second in the Pacific Division, with 103 points.[41] In the opening round of the 2017 playoffs against the San Jose Sharks, he recorded back-to-back shutouts.[42] Talbot helped the Oilers reach Game 7 of the Western Semifinals, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in the first playoff appearance by the Oilers in ten years.[41][43] Talbot finished the playoffs with a 2.88 GAA, a .924 save percentage, and two shutouts.[44]
On October 4, 2017, Talbot recorded a 27-save shutout in the 2017–18 season-opener against the Calgary Flames.[45] He and the Oilers would not be able to replicate the previous season's success, and missed the playoffs. He finished the season with a 31–31–3 record with a save percentage of .908 and a GAA of 3.02.[5][46] He entered the 2018–19 season intending to prove the previous season was a fluke, but his play dipped again and he was surpassed by Mikko Koskinen in the Oilers net.[47][48] In 31 appearances with Edmonton, he had a record of 10–15–3, with a GAA of 3.36 and a save percentage of .893.[5]
Philadelphia Flyers
[edit]On February 15, 2019, Talbot was traded by the Oilers to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for goaltender Anthony Stolarz.[49] Talbot had to waive his no-movement contract clause to be traded to the Flyers. Philadelphia acquired him to be both competition and a mentor to young goaltender Carter Hart and to replace Brian Elliott as backup.[50] He made his Flyers debut on March 1, starting in a 6–3 victory over the New Jersey Devils, and marked the eighth goaltender to play for the team that season, setting a new NHL record.[51][52] However, his play did not improve with Philadelphia, which was one of the worst teams in terms of goals against.[53] He completed the season with the Flyers, recording a 1–2–0 record in four appearances, with a .881 save percentage and a GAA of 3.70.[5]
Calgary Flames
[edit]
On July 1, 2019, having left the Flyers as an unrestricted free agent, Talbot signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Calgary Flames.[54] He made his first appearance for the Flames in a 2–1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on October 13.[55] Early in the season, Talbot saw less action, backing up starter David Rittich. However, after a coaching change, by mid-season, Talbot became the preferred option.[56] On February 1, 2020, Talbot fought fellow goalie Mike Smith of the Edmonton Oilers during a Battle of Alberta game.[57] He recorded his first shutout with Calgary on February 13 in a 6–0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, setting a new career-high in saves in a game with 44.[58] The 2019–20 season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic when the league stopped all play on March 12.[59] In 26 games, he had a record of 12–10–1, with a save percentage of .919 and a GAA of 2.63.[5] When the NHL returned for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs in August, Talbot beat Rittich for the starting spot for the Flames' opening series against the Winnipeg Jets in the qualifying round. In game four of the best-of-five series, Talbot recorded a shutout to eliminate the Jets.[60][61] However, in the following best-of-seven round against the Dallas Stars, the Flames were eliminated, despite Talbot posting another shutout in game three.[62][63]
Minnesota Wild
[edit]On October 9, 2020, the opening day of free agency, Talbot left the Flames and agreed to a three-year deal worth $11 million to become the starting goaltender for the Minnesota Wild.[64] He made his first appearance for the Wild during the pandemic-shortened 2020–21 regular season on January 14, 2021, in a 4–3 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings.[65] He marked his first shutout with Minnesota on March 12 in a 4–0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.[66] He finished with a 19–8–5 record in 33 appearances in his first campaign with the Wild, with a save percentage of .915 and a GAA of 2.63, leading them to a playoff spot.[5] However, the Wild were eliminated in the first round of the 2021 playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights.[67] Talbot and young backup Kaapo Kähkönen played most of the 2021–22 season as the goalie tandem in Minnesota.[68] Talbot was selected to appear in the 2022 NHL All-Star Game alongside teammate Kirill Kaprizov.[69] However, at the trade deadline, the Wild traded out Kähkönen and acquired goaltender Marc-André Fleury to improve their depth in goal.[68] Talbot finished the regular season with a record of 32–12–4 in 49 appearances, with a save percentage of .911 and a GAA of 2.76.[5] Despite Talbot being the starter for the majority of the season, the Wild played Fleury through most of the first round playoff loss to the St. Louis Blues. Fleury, a pending free agent, re-signed with Minnesota in the offseason, allowing Wild general manager Bill Guerin to make Talbot available for trade despite stating that he intended to keep Talbot.[70]
Ottawa Senators
[edit]On July 12, 2022, with a year remaining on his contract, Talbot was traded by the Wild to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Filip Gustavsson.[71] His Senators debut was delayed until November 3 when he relieved Anton Forsberg in the second period of a 5–4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He missed the first nine games of the 2022–23 season with an injury.[72] He made his first start for Ottawa in the next game on November 5, a 2–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.[73] On December 12, Talbot got his first shutout with his new team, making 32 saves in a 3–0 win over the Anaheim Ducks.[74] On December 27, Talbot stopped 49 of 51 shots in a 3–2 shootout win over the Boston Bruins,[75] setting the Senators team record for saves recorded in a win.[76] However, Talbot suffered a sequence of injuries including a broken rib[77] and a lower-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for three weeks.[78] Despite plans by both Talbot and the Ottawa Senators for him to remain in Ottawa, a difference in contract length led Ottawa's general manager Pierre Dorion to announce in April 2023 that Talbot would not return with the team.[77] He completed the season with a record of 17–14–2 in 36 appearances, with a save percentage of .898 and a GAA of 2.93.[5]
Los Angeles Kings
[edit]At the opening of free agency on July 1, 2023, Talbot signed an incentive-laden, one-year, $2 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings.[79] For the 2023–24 season, the Kings opted to go forward with a tandem of Talbot and Pheonix Copley in net, which was questioned based on Talbot's previous season in Ottawa.[80] He made his Kings debut on October 11 in the season opener, a 5–2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.[81] On November 4, he marked his first shutout with the Kings in a 5–0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.[82] By December, Talbot was easing those doubts from the beginning of the season,[83] and was selected to represent the Kings at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in January 2026.[84] However, after his selection, his play plummeted and the Kings struggled to remain in playoff contention.[84] However, after the All-Star Game, his play picked up again and the Kings made the playoffs.[85] Talbot appeared in 54 games in the regular season, posting a 27–20–6 record with a 2.50 GAA, a .913 save percentage, and three shutouts.[5] The Kings were ultimately swept out of the playoffs in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers in five games of their best-of-seven series. Talbot started the first three games of the series, was replaced partly through game three by David Rittich and backed up Rittich for games four and five.[86] In the three games, he had a record of 1–2–0, with a save percentage of .861 and a GAA of 5.30.[5]
Detroit Red Wings
[edit]On July 1, 2024, Talbot signed as a free agent to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings.[87] He was brought in to augment the existing goaltending tandem of Alex Lyon and Ville Husso for the 2024–25 season.[88] He made his debut in the season opener on October 10 versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, relieving Husso in the second period in a 6–3 loss.[89] He started the next game on October 12 and recorded his first shutout with the team in a 3–0 victory over the Nashville Predators.[90] On December 1, Talbot suffered a lower-body injury that caused him to miss time.[91] He returned on December 12 in a 4–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.[92] By January 2026, the goaltending tandem was now a duo, with Talbot and Lyon sharing the duties.[93] With his second shutout of the season, a 2–0 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 25, 2025, he became the second goaltender in NHL history to record multiple shutouts with six different teams.[94] He finished the season as the Red Wings' goaltending leader in games played (47), wins (21) save percentage (.901), shutouts (2), while sporting a GAA of 2.91 as the team failed to make the playoffs.[5][95]
International play
[edit]| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey | ||
| Representing | ||
| World Junior A Challenge | ||
| 2006 Yorkton | ||
| Representing | ||
| Ice Hockey World Championships | ||
| 2016 Russia | ||
Talbot attended the 2016 IIHF World Championship as the starting goaltender for Canada. He led the team to its second straight gold medal at the tournament and tied a tournament record for shutouts with four.[96]
Personal life
[edit]Talbot married his wife Kelly in 2011,[97] and they had twins in October 2016.[98]
Dating back to his time with the New York Rangers, Talbot has worn masks bearing characters and imagery from the Ghostbusters movies, painted by artist David Gunnarsson.[99][100] This design also developed the goaltender's identity into being known as "Goalbuster."'[101]
When UAH's hockey program faced dissolution in 2020, Talbot raised over one million dollars in donations to keep it active.[102][103] Supported by the donations, the program survived one more year before ending with the 2020–21 season.[104]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2004–05 | Hamilton Red Wings | OPJHL | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | Hamilton Red Wings | OPJHL | 35 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 2,046 | 87 | 1 | 2.55 | .908 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 903 | 52 | 1 | 3.46 | .891 | ||
| 2006–07 | Hamilton Red Wings | OPJHL | 28 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1,644 | 57 | 1 | 2.08 | .918 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 1243 | 51 | 0 | 2.46 | .923 | ||
| 2007–08 | Alabama–Huntsville Chargers | CHA | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 583 | 45 | 0 | 4.63 | .860 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Alabama–Huntsville Chargers | CHA | 24 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 1,320 | 65 | 1 | 2.95 | .907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Alabama–Huntsville Chargers | CHA | 33 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 1,958 | 85 | 1 | 2.61 | .925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Hartford Wolf Pack | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 9.70 | .727 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Hartford Wolf Pack / CT Whale | AHL | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 1,308 | 62 | 2 | 2.84 | .902 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 3.13 | .917 | ||
| 2010–11 | Greenville Road Warriors | ECHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 122 | 5 | 0 | 2.46 | .921 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Connecticut Whale | AHL | 33 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1,865 | 81 | 4 | 2.61 | .913 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 571 | 20 | 2 | 2.10 | .939 | ||
| 2012–13 | Connecticut Whale | AHL | 55 | 25 | 28 | 1 | 3,105 | 136 | 2 | 2.63 | .918 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Hartford Wolf Pack | AHL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 314 | 13 | 0 | 2.49 | .924 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | New York Rangers | NHL | 21 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1,211 | 33 | 3 | 1.64 | .941 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 2.61 | .846 | ||
| 2014–15 | New York Rangers | NHL | 36 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 | 77 | 5 | 2.21 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 56 | 21 | 27 | 5 | 3,223 | 137 | 3 | 2.55 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 73 | 42 | 22 | 8 | 4,294 | 171 | 7 | 2.39 | .919 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 800 | 33 | 2 | 2.48 | .924 | ||
| 2017–18 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 67 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 3,731 | 188 | 1 | 3.02 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 31 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 1,695 | 95 | 1 | 3.36 | .893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 211 | 13 | 0 | 3.70 | .881 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 26 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1,435 | 63 | 2 | 2.63 | .919 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 596 | 24 | 2 | 2.42 | .924 | ||
| 2020–21 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 33 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 1,961 | 86 | 2 | 2.63 | .915 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 416 | 17 | 2 | 2.45 | .923 | ||
| 2021–22 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 49 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 2,865 | 132 | 3 | 2.77 | .911 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 4.14 | .846 | ||
| 2022–23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 36 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1,947 | 95 | 1 | 2.93 | .898 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 54 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 3,116 | 130 | 3 | 2.50 | .913 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 181 | 16 | 0 | 5.30 | .861 | ||
| 2024–25 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 47 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 2,642 | 128 | 2 | 2.91 | .901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 533 | 266 | 195 | 47 | 30,424 | 1,348 | 33 | 2.66 | .912 | 36 | 16 | 18 | 2,096 | 96 | 6 | 2.75 | .915 | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Canada East | WJAC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 240 | 7 | 0 | 1.75 | .916 | ||
| 2016 | Canada | WC | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 480 | 10 | 4 | 1.25 | .940 | ||
| Junior totals | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 240 | 7 | 0 | 1.75 | .916 | ||||
| Senior totals | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 480 | 10 | 4 | 1.25 | .940 | ||||
Awards and honours
[edit]| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-CHA Second Team | 2010 | [7] |
| CHA Most Valuable Player in Tournament | 2010 | [7] |
| NHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2022, 2024 | [105][106] |
| New York Rangers | ||
| Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award | 2015 | [107] |
Records
[edit]Edmonton Oilers
[edit]- Most wins in a season: 42 (2016–17)
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Cam Talbot
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Upbringing and family
Cam Talbot was born on July 5, 1987, in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada, a small community located approximately 15 minutes south of Hamilton. Growing up in this tight-knit town, Talbot developed an early passion for hockey, influenced by the local minor hockey programs such as the Caledonia Thunder Minor Hockey Association. He began playing the sport around the age of seven or eight—a relatively late start by Canadian standards—taking up goaltending because no teammates wanted the position.[3][4] As a young fan, Talbot supported the Toronto Maple Leafs, reflecting the regional hockey culture in southern Ontario. Talbot also enjoyed road hockey games with friends after school, further fueling his interest in the sport.[5] His childhood experiences in Caledonia emphasized perseverance and community involvement in sports, shaping his approach to the game without the advantages of early elite training or scouting attention that many NHL prospects receive. Talbot has described his early years as grounded in typical minor hockey routines, balancing school and on-ice activities in a supportive environment.[5] Talbot hails from a close-knit family, with his father named Mark Talbot; details about his mother remain private. He has one sibling, a sister named Stephanie Talbot, who works as a registered nurse. Talbot has publicly honored his sister's profession, particularly during challenging times for healthcare workers.[6][7]Introduction to hockey
Growing up in this community, he was exposed to the sport early through local programs and road hockey games with friends, reflecting the passion for hockey prevalent in southern Ontario.[8] Talbot began playing organized hockey at age seven with the Caledonia minor hockey association, where his first experience on the ice came during an exhibition tryout game—his inaugural time skating. Initially trying out as a forward, he had never stepped onto the rink before this moment, starting later than many of his peers who had a three-year skating head start. This delay contributed to his challenges in keeping pace with faster players on the ice.[9][4] He gravitated toward goaltending shortly after starting, partly due to his relative skating limitations and the fact that few teammates wanted to play the position. In one account, Talbot rotated through positions, including goal, during early minor hockey with the Caledonia Thunder, but committed fully to goaltending around age 10 after earning a spot on his first representative team and acquiring his own equipment, which deepened his enthusiasm for the role. This practical choice shaped his path in the sport from the outset.[4][3][8]Amateur career
Junior leagues
Talbot began his organized hockey at the youth level in Ontario, playing for the Hamilton Steel U16 AAA team during the 2002–03 season before advancing to the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U18 AAA squad in 2003–04, where he honed his goaltending skills in competitive minor midget and midget AAA circuits.[10] He transitioned to Junior A hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League (OPJHL) for the 2004–05 season, appearing in 19 games as a backup goaltender and posting a 1-0-0 record while adapting to the higher level of play.[11][10] In the 2005–06 season, Talbot emerged as the Red Wings' primary starter, playing 35 regular-season games with a 21-13-1 record, a 2.55 goals-against average (GAA), and a .908 save percentage, including one shutout.[11][10] The team finished sixth in the OPJHL standings and advanced to the conference final, where Talbot contributed significantly in the playoffs with an 8-6-0 record over 14 games, a 3.46 GAA, and a .891 save percentage, along with another shutout.[12][10] Talbot's performance peaked in the 2006–07 season, starting 28 regular-season games for a 19-5-2 record, improving to a 2.08 GAA and .918 save percentage with one shutout, helping the Red Wings secure another sixth-place finish.[11][10] In the playoffs, he played all 19 games en route to the league semi-finals, recording a 13-6-0 mark, 2.46 GAA, and .923 save percentage, demonstrating his reliability in high-stakes situations.[12][10] Over three seasons with Hamilton, Talbot made 82 regular-season appearances, earning an NCAA Division I scholarship to the University of Alabama in Huntsville following his junior eligibility.[13][10]Collegiate career
Talbot began his collegiate hockey career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), joining the Chargers program in the College Hockey America (CHA) conference for the 2007–08 season after forgoing major junior drafts and accepting a scholarship offer.[14] Over three seasons from 2007 to 2010, he appeared in 70 games, compiling a record of 15–44–6 with a 3.03 goals-against average (GAA) and .909 save percentage.[15] In his freshman 2007–08 campaign, Talbot split time in net, posting a 4.63 GAA and .860 save percentage across 13 appearances with a 1-10-0 record as UAH finished with a 10–21–6 record in CHA play.[11][10] His sophomore season in 2008–09 saw increased responsibility, posting a 2-16-3 record, 2.95 GAA, and .907 save percentage in 24 games and earning Second-Team All-CHA honors, despite the team's 11–19–6 overall mark.[16][17][10] Talbot's junior year in 2009–10 marked his breakout, as he anchored the Chargers' defense with a league-high 934 saves (regular season) and a .920 save percentage in 33 games, posting a 12-18-3 record and 2.61 GAA while earning CHA Goaltender of the Year honors and selection to the All-College Hockey America Second Team.[18] He set UAH records for single-season games played (33), minutes played (1,961:55), and saves (1,041).[19] Talbot led UAH to its first CHA regular-season title since 2007, culminating in a tournament championship win over Niagara in overtime, where he earned Tournament MVP after stopping 42 of 44 shots in the final.[17][20] This success propelled UAH to its second NCAA Tournament appearance, though the team fell 5–1 to Miami (OH) in the opening round.[1]Professional career
New York Rangers
Cam Talbot signed with the New York Rangers as an undrafted free agent on March 30, 2010, while completing his collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.[1] He spent the next three full seasons primarily in the American Hockey League with the Rangers' affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack (later rebranded as the Connecticut Whale), where he honed his skills as a backup goaltender and earned call-ups to the NHL roster for emergency situations, though he did not appear in a game until 2013.[1][10] Talbot made his NHL debut on October 24, 2013, against the San Jose Sharks, serving as the backup to Henrik Lundqvist during the 2013–14 season.[1] As the Rangers' primary backup, he appeared in 21 games, posting a 12–6–1 record with a 1.64 goals-against average (GAA), a .941 save percentage, and three shutouts, contributing to New York's run to the Eastern Conference Finals.[2] In the playoffs, Talbot played two games, recording a 0–1 mark with a 2.59 GAA and .846 save percentage as the Rangers advanced to face the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Final.[2][10] During the 2014–15 season, Talbot solidified his role with 36 appearances, achieving a 21–9–4 record, 2.21 GAA, .926 save percentage, and five shutouts, which earned him a seventh-place finish in Vezina Trophy voting.[2] A standout stretch came in February 2015, where he went 16–4–3 as Lundqvist recovered from injury, helping the Rangers accumulate 113 points and secure the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular-season team.[1] On June 27, 2015, Talbot was traded to the Edmonton Oilers along with the Rangers' seventh-round draft pick (No. 209) in exchange for Edmonton's second-round (No. 57), third-round (No. 79), and seventh-round (No. 184) selections in the 2015 NHL Draft.[1][21]Edmonton Oilers
Talbot was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers from the New York Rangers on June 27, 2015, in exchange for the Oilers' 57th, 79th, and 184th overall draft picks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, with the Rangers also receiving the 209th pick back.[1] In his first season with Edmonton during 2015–16, Talbot established himself as the team's primary goaltender, appearing in 56 games and posting a 21–27–5 record with a 2.55 goals-against average (GAA) and .917 save percentage, helping to stabilize the Oilers' goaltending amid a rebuilding phase.[2] Following a strong start, Talbot signed a three-year contract extension with the Oilers on January 17, 2016, valued at $12.5 million with an average annual value of $4.17 million, securing his role through the 2018–19 season.[22] His performance peaked in 2016–17, where he set a franchise record with 42 wins in 73 games, alongside a 2.39 GAA and .919 save percentage, earning his first NHL All-Star selection and helping Edmonton return to the playoffs for the first time since 2006.[2] In the postseason, Talbot's goaltending was pivotal, particularly in the second-round series against the San Jose Sharks, where his stellar play, including key saves in high-pressure situations, propelled the Oilers to a seven-game victory and advanced them to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 16 years.[23] Talbot's form dipped in 2017–18, recording a 31–31–3 mark in 67 games with a 3.02 GAA and .908 save percentage, as the Oilers missed the playoffs despite his heavy workload.[2] Injuries and inconsistency plagued the 2018–19 season, where he managed only a 10–15–3 record in 31 games with a 3.36 GAA and .893 save percentage before being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on February 16, 2019, in exchange for goaltender Anthony Stolarz.[2] Over his tenure in Edmonton, spanning parts of four seasons, Talbot appeared in 227 games, compiling a 104–95–19 record with a 2.74 GAA and .912 save percentage.[2]Philadelphia Flyers
On February 16, 2019, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Cam Talbot from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for goaltender Anthony Stolarz, as part of the Oilers' efforts to shed salary in the final year of Talbot's three-year, $12.5 million contract.[24][25] The trade positioned Talbot as a veteran backup to emerging starter Carter Hart, providing mentorship and depth amid the Flyers' goaltending instability during the 2018–19 season.[26][27] Talbot appeared in four games for the Flyers, making three starts, and posted a 1–2–0 record with a 3.70 goals-against average (GAA) and .881 save percentage.[25] His debut on March 1, 2019, against the New Jersey Devils marked the Flyers' use of an NHL-record eighth goaltender in a single season, as he made 30 saves in a 6–3 victory.[28][29] Subsequent outings included a partial relief appearance on March 6 against the Washington Capitals, where he allowed one goal on 16 shots in 33:27, and starts on March 14 and March 30 that resulted in losses.[30] Despite the limited and underwhelming statistical output, Talbot provided stability in a season plagued by injuries and inconsistencies in net for Philadelphia.[31] Talbot's tenure with the Flyers concluded at the end of the 2018–19 season, as he entered unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2019, and signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Calgary Flames.[32] During his brief stint in Philadelphia, he was credited with offering guidance to younger netminders like Hart, though his on-ice contributions were minimal amid the team's crowded goaltending situation.[27][33]Calgary Flames
On July 1, 2019, the Calgary Flames signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a one-year contract worth $2.75 million, positioning him as the backup to starter David Rittich following Talbot's departure from the Edmonton Oilers.[34] In the shortened 2019-20 regular season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Talbot appeared in 26 games for the Flames, posting a 12-10-1 record with a 2.63 goals-against average (GAA) and .919 save percentage, including two shutouts.[2] His performance provided reliable depth, highlighted by a 44-save shutout in a 6-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on February 13, 2020.[35] Talbot's postseason role expanded during the NHL's return-to-play in the Edmonton bubble. He started all four games of the qualifying round against the Winnipeg Jets, leading Calgary to a 3-1 series victory with a 3-1-0 record, 1.43 GAA, and .945 save percentage, capped by a 31-save shutout in the decisive 4-0 Game 4 win on August 6, 2020.[36] In the first round against the Dallas Stars, Talbot started the first six games (before the Flames were eliminated in six), going 2-3-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .913 save percentage, including a 35-save shutout in a 2-0 Game 3 victory on August 14, 2020, that gave Calgary a temporary 2-1 series lead.[37] Overall in 10 playoff games, Talbot recorded a 5-4 mark, 2.42 GAA, .924 save percentage, and two shutouts.[2] Following the Flames' elimination, Talbot became an unrestricted free agent and signed a three-year, $11 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on October 9, 2020, concluding his tenure in Calgary after one season.[38]Minnesota Wild
On October 9, 2020, Talbot signed a three-year contract worth $11 million with the Minnesota Wild as an unrestricted free agent, positioning him as the team's primary starting goaltender following the departures of Alex Stalock and Devan Dubnyk.[39][40] In the 2020–21 season, shortened to 56 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Talbot appeared in 33 games for the Wild, posting a 19–8–5 record with a 2.63 goals-against average (GAA) and .915 save percentage. His performance contributed significantly to the team's Central Division playoff qualification, including a strong late-season stretch where he went 17–6–3 with a 2.33 GAA and .926 save percentage over 27 games, earning him the NHL's Second Star of the Week honors for the week ending April 25, 2021. In the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights, Talbot started all seven games, recording a 3–4 mark, 2.45 GAA, and .923 save percentage, highlighted by a 42-save shutout in Game 1. The Wild lost the series in seven games.[2][41] Talbot's second season with the Wild in 2021–22 saw him appear in 49 games, achieving a 32–12–4 record, 2.76 GAA, and .911 save percentage amid a committee approach after the team acquired Marc-André Fleury at the March 2022 trade deadline. His record benefited from the Wild's stout defense, which allowed the fewest goals in the NHL that year, though his individual metrics ranked middling among starters. In the playoffs, Talbot made one relief appearance in the first-round series against the St. Louis Blues, allowing four goals on 13 shots for a 4.14 GAA and .846 save percentage as Fleury handled most duties; the Wild won the series 4–2 before falling in the second round. On July 12, 2022, the Wild traded Talbot to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for goaltender Filip Gustavsson and a 2022 seventh-round draft pick, clearing cap space and shifting toward youth in net.[1][2][42]Ottawa Senators
On July 12, 2022, the Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Cam Talbot from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Filip Gustavsson, as part of an effort to stabilize their goaltending tandem following the departure of Matt Murray to the Toronto Maple Leafs.[43][44] The trade brought Talbot into the final year of his three-year, $11 million contract originally signed with the Wild, carrying a $3.67 million cap hit for the 2022–23 season.[45] In Ottawa, Talbot was positioned as a key component of the Senators' goaltending duo alongside Anton Forsberg, aiming to provide veteran experience to a young roster rebuilding under general manager Pierre Dorion.[46] During the 2022–23 NHL season, Talbot appeared in 36 games for the Senators, posting a 17–14–2 record with a 2.93 goals-against average, a .898 save percentage, and one shutout.[10] His performance included a notable 32-save shutout against the Anaheim Ducks on January 26, 2023, marking his 25th career shutout, though the team struggled overall with a league-worst 35 wins and failed to qualify for the playoffs. Talbot's save percentage was below his career average of .912, reflecting challenges in a season where the Senators allowed the fourth-most goals per game in the league at 3.41.[2] Following the season, Talbot became an unrestricted free agent and departed Ottawa, signing a one-year, $1 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1, 2023.[46] His tenure with the Senators represented a brief stint focused on providing reliability in net amid the team's transitional phase, though it did not extend to postseason play.[47]Los Angeles Kings
Talbot signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with the Los Angeles Kings as an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2023.[1] He quickly established himself as the team's primary goaltender during the 2023–24 season, sharing duties with David Rittich but appearing in 54 games overall.[48] In those outings, Talbot compiled a 27–20–6 record, a 2.50 goals against average (GAA), a .913 save percentage, and three shutouts, helping the Kings finish third in the Pacific Division with 99 points.[2] His GAA ranked seventh league-wide, while his save percentage placed eighth among goaltenders with at least 25 games played, and he recorded 13.95 goals saved above expected, the tenth-best mark in the NHL.[49] Talbot's strong first half earned him a selection to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, where he represented the Kings as the Western Conference starter.[1] In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Kings met Talbot's former team, the Edmonton Oilers, in the first round and were defeated in five games. Talbot started the series' first three contests, going 1–2 with a 5.30 GAA and .861 save percentage, including a 7–4 loss in Game 1 where he allowed six goals on 35 shots.[50] Backup goaltender David Rittich handled the final two games as the Kings were eliminated.[2] Following the season, Talbot entered unrestricted free agency and departed Los Angeles, signing a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1, 2024.[51]Detroit Red Wings
On July 1, 2024, Talbot signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent, with an average annual value of $2.5 million, to serve as a veteran goaltender on the roster.[1][45] In his first season with the Red Wings during 2024–25, Talbot appeared in 47 games, making 43 starts, and posted a record of 21 wins, 19 losses, and 5 overtime losses, with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.93 and a save percentage of .901, including two shutouts over 2,642 minutes of play.[1] His performance provided stability in net amid the team's rebuilding efforts, sharing duties with younger goaltenders and contributing to Detroit's push toward playoff contention in the Atlantic Division.[1] Entering the 2025–26 season, Talbot continued as a key starter for the Red Wings. As of November 16, 2025, he had appeared in 9 games with 7 starts, recording a 6–2–0 record with a 2.93 GAA, .892 save percentage, and no shutouts in 471:37 minutes.[1] His early-season form, including a strong home record, has helped anchor the team's goaltending tandem as they aim to build on the previous year's progress.[1]International career
IIHF World Championship
Talbot made his international debut with Team Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship held in Russia.[52] Selected as one of the two goaltenders for the tournament, he served as one of the goaltenders alongside Calvin Pickard, emerging as the primary starter due to his strong performances.[53] Over the course of the event, Talbot appeared in eight games, posting a 7-1-0 record with a 1.25 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage, including four shutouts.[10][38] His standout contribution came in the gold medal game against Finland on May 22, 2016, where he started and earned a 2-0 shutout victory, stopping all 16 shots faced to secure Canada's first world championship title since 2007.[53] This performance marked Talbot's fourth shutout of the tournament and was pivotal in Canada's undefeated run through the playoffs.[53] For his efforts, Talbot was named to the Tournament All-Star Team.[54] Talbot did not participate in any subsequent IIHF World Championships, as his NHL commitments with various teams limited further international opportunities.[10]Other international appearances
Talbot represented Canada East at the inaugural World Junior A Challenge in 2006, held in Yorkton and Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Selected directly from the Ontario Junior Hockey League's Hamilton Red Wings without attending a camp, he served as the starting goaltender for the team.[20][55] In the tournament, Talbot posted a 3-1-0 record across four games, with a 1.75 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage. Canada East advanced to the gold medal game against Canada West, where Talbot starred in net despite the team's 4-3 loss after rallying from a 4-0 deficit. The silver medal marked Talbot's first international appearance and an early highlight in his career, which he later described as an "unbelievable experience" representing his country.[20][55]Personal life
Family
Cam Talbot is married to Kelly Talbot, whom he met through her brother, Tommy Train, a former teammate of Talbot's during their time in the American Hockey League.[56] The couple welcomed twins, Sloane Colleen Talbot and Landon Thomas Talbot, on October 19, 2016, via cesarean section in Edmonton, Alberta.[57][58] Kelly Talbot, originally from Dallas, Texas, has been supportive of her husband's career.[56]Philanthropy and community involvement
Talbot, a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) alumnus, led fundraising efforts in 2020 to preserve the school's NCAA Division I men's hockey program, which faced elimination due to budget cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic.[59] He promoted a GoFundMe campaign organized by UAH hockey alumni and supporters, which raised $538,745 from over 2,400 donors by the deadline, surpassing the university's $500,000 requirement and securing the program's reinstatement for the 2020-21 season.[59] Additional contributions from former players added $125,000, and Talbot joined an advisory board of alumni, donors, and business leaders to develop a sustainable funding model for the program. However, the program was suspended once more in May 2021 after failing to secure conference membership.[59][60] In 2023, Talbot used social media to support Nick Grainger, a former professional goalie and coach, after Grainger's three-year-old son, Jameson, was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, a rare form of kidney cancer.[61] Grainger had reduced his workload at a goalie training center to focus on his son's care, prompting Talbot to share a GoFundMe link and call for donations to cover treatment and recovery expenses, framing the appeal as aid from the "goalie union."[61][62] During the 2017 Hurricane Harvey disaster, Talbot's wife, Kelly—a Texas native—coordinated relief efforts from Edmonton, where Talbot played for the Oilers.[63] She collected donations of baby supplies, diapers, and other essentials from the local community and shipped multiple pallets to families in Houston, highlighting the couple's ties to the affected region.[63] The Detroit Red Wings' "Autographs for a Cause" initiative allows players to sign memorabilia in exchange for fan donations benefiting selected charities, with the foundation matching contributions at season's end.[64]Career achievements
Records
During his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016–17 season, Talbot set the franchise record for most wins by a goaltender in a single season with 42 victories in 73 games played.[65] This mark surpassed Grant Fuhr's previous Oilers record of 40 wins from the 1987–88 season and highlighted Talbot's pivotal role in the team's return to the playoffs after a decade-long absence.[66] In October 2024, Talbot achieved a rare NHL milestone by recording his 32nd career shutout with the Detroit Red Wings, becoming only the second goaltender in league history—alongside Sean Burke—to earn a shutout with seven different franchises.[67] His shutouts span the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, Los Angeles Kings, and Detroit Red Wings, underscoring his longevity and adaptability across multiple teams.[68] Talbot also became the third goaltender in NHL history to post a shutout in an outdoor regular-season game during the 2016 Heritage Classic, where he stopped all 31 shots in a 3–0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.[69] This performance added to the select list of outdoor shutouts, previously achieved by Miikka Kiprusoff (2011 Heritage Classic) and Jonathan Bernier (2014 Winter Classic).Awards and honors
Cam Talbot's collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville culminated in significant honors within College Hockey America (CHA). In 2010, he helped lead the Chargers to their first CHA championship and the program's inaugural NCAA Tournament appearance.[51] During the 2009–10 season, Talbot earned All-College Hockey America Second Team recognition and was named the CHA Tournament Most Valuable Player after posting a 1.34 goals-against average and .952 save percentage in the postseason.[51] On the international stage, Talbot represented Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship, where he backstopped the team to a gold medal with a 7–1–0 record, 1.03 goals-against average, .951 save percentage, and two shutouts in eight appearances.[51] In the National Hockey League (NHL), Talbot received the New York Rangers' Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award for the 2014–15 season, an honor voted by fans for demonstrating exceptional hustle and dedication on the ice.[70] He was selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game twice: in 2022 as a member of the Minnesota Wild, following a strong first half with a 12–5–1 record, 2.22 goals-against average, and .922 save percentage; and in 2024 with the Los Angeles Kings, after leading the league in wins (17) and goals-against average (1.98) through midseason.[1]Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Cam Talbot's NHL regular season career spans 13 seasons from 2013–14 to 2025–26, during which he appeared in 542 games, recording 272 wins, a .912 save percentage, and a 2.66 goals-against average (GAA).[2] His playoff experience includes 36 games across six postseasons, with 16 wins, a .915 save percentage, and a 2.67 GAA.[2]Regular Season Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T/OTL | GA | SV | SV% | GAA | SO | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | NYR | 21 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 527 | .941 | 1.64 | 3 | 1210:40 |
| 2014–15 | NYR | 36 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 77 | 961 | .926 | 2.21 | 5 | 2094:57 |
| 2015–16 | EDM | 56 | 21 | 27 | 5 | 137 | 1511 | .917 | 2.55 | 3 | 3222:49 |
| 2016–17 | EDM | 73 | 42 | 22 | 8 | 171 | 1946 | .919 | 2.39 | 7 | 4294:00 |
| 2017–18 | EDM | 67 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 188 | 1848 | .908 | 3.02 | 1 | 3730:06 |
| 2018–19 | TOT | 35 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 108 | 889 | .892 | 3.40 | 1 | 1905:16 |
| 2019–20 | CGY | 26 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 63 | 717 | .919 | 2.63 | 2 | 1434:39 |
| 2020–21 | MIN | 33 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 86 | 922 | .915 | 2.63 | 2 | 1961:27 |
| 2021–22 | MIN | 49 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 132 | 1356 | .911 | 2.76 | 3 | 2864:23 |
| 2022–23 | OTT | 36 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 95 | 840 | .898 | 2.93 | 1 | 1947:00 |
| 2023–24 | LAK | 54 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 130 | 1360 | .913 | 2.50 | 3 | 3116:07 |
| 2024–25 | DET | 47 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 129 | 1166 | .900 | 2.93 | 2 | 2642:10 |
| 2025–26 | DET | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 189 | .892 | 2.93 | 0 | 471:37 |
| Career | 542 | 272 | 197 | 47 | 1372 | 14232 | .912 | 2.66 | 33 | 32518:48 |
Playoff Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | GA | SV | SV% | GAA | SO | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | NYR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .846 | 2.59 | 0 | 46:19 |
| 2016–17 | EDM | 13 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 404 | .924 | 2.48 | 2 | 799:23 |
| 2019–20 | CGY | 10 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 292 | .924 | 2.42 | 2 | 595:33 |
| 2020–21 | MIN | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 205 | .923 | 2.45 | 2 | 416:27 |
| 2021–22 | MIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22 | .846 | 4.15 | 0 | 57:53 |
| 2023–24 | LAK | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 99 | .861 | 5.30 | 0 | 181:00 |
| Career | 36 | 16 | 18 | 96 | 1033 | .915 | 2.67 | 6 | 2096:35 |
International
Talbot represented Canada at the senior level during the 2016 IIHF World Championship, where he served as the primary goaltender and contributed significantly to the team's gold medal victory. In eight appearances, he recorded a 7–1–0 record, a 1.25 goals-against average, a .940 save percentage, and four shutouts, tying a tournament record for the latter.[10] Earlier in his career, Talbot appeared for Canada East at the 2006 World Junior A Challenge (U19), posting a 3–1–0 record with a 1.75 goals-against average and .916 save percentage over four games.[10]| Season | Tournament | Team | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | World Junior A Challenge (U19) | Canada East | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 240 | 7 | 0 | 1.75 | .916 |
| 2015-16 | IIHF World Championship | Canada | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 479:58 | 10 | 4 | 1.25 | .940 |