Cam Talbot News

The Red Wings' five-game winning streak snapped last night in a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the front end of a back-to-back. They will switch to Talbot between the pipes on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 38-year-old Talbot has been sensational early in the 2025-26 season, posting a 1.78 GAA and .932 SV% in four appearances (3-0-0). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +115 road underdogs against an Islanders team riding a three-game winning streak.

The Red Wings' five-game winning streak snapped last night in a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the front end of a back-to-back. They will switch to Talbot between the pipes on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 38-year-old Talbot has been sensational early in the 2025-26 season, posting a 1.78 GAA and .932 SV% in four appearances (3-0-0). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +115 road underdogs against an Islanders team riding a three-game winning streak.

After John Gibson's porous debut in Detroit's season-opening 5-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Talbot has been awarded his third consecutive start on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 38-year-old Talbot has been excellent in his limited action this season, posting a 2.11 GAA, a .925 SV%, and a perfect 2-0-0 record. Still, the Red Wings enter Wednesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Panthers team coming off their first loss of the 2025-26 season (3-1-0).

After John Gibson's porous debut in Detroit's season-opening 5-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Talbot has been awarded his third consecutive start on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 38-year-old Talbot has been excellent in his limited action this season, posting a 2.11 GAA, a .925 SV%, and a perfect 2-0-0 record. Still, the Red Wings enter Wednesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Panthers team coming off their first loss of the 2025-26 season (3-1-0).

Talbot played well enough in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, saving 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%), to earn himself another start in Monday's rematch. The 38-year-old Talbot posted a 2.93 GAA and a .900 SV% in 47 appearances last season (21-19-5). The Red Wings acquired John Gibson in the offseason to be their new starting netminder, but Talbot has the opportunity to play himself into more games if he can showcase some consistency. The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +142 road underdogs against the Maple Leafs.

The Red Wings suffered an embarrassing 5-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in their season-opening game with John Gibson between the pipes. They will turn to Talbot on Saturday, hoping for a better result against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Talbot is entering his second season with the Red Wings after posting a 2.93 GAA and .900 SV% in 47 appearances last season (21-19-5).

The Red Wings previously suggested Alex Lyon and Petr Mrazek would split the final two games of the season, but instead it will be Cam Talbot between the pipes for their season finale on Thursday. Talbot secured the victory in his last start, stopping 24 of the 28 shots he faced in a 6-4 win over the Stars on Monday. The 37-year-old netminder owns a 21-19-4 record and a .902 SV% on the season. Detroit enters their season-finale on Thursday as +144 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team outscoring their opposition 13-4 during a four-game winning streak. 6:30 Warmups

The Red Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will turn to Talbot between the pipes on Monday against the Dallas Stars. Talbot has played well lately, giving the Red Wings a fighting chance, posting a 2.40 GAA and .922 SV% since the beginning of April (2-2-1). The 37-year-old netminder has a 2.88 GAA and .903 SV% in 45 games this season (20-19-4). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +104 home underdogs against a struggling Stars team on a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

The Red Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will likely turn to Talbot between the pipes on Monday against the Dallas Stars. Talbot has played well lately, giving the Red Wings a fighting chance, posting a 2.40 GAA and .922 SV% since the beginning of April (2-2-1). The 37-year-old netminder has a 2.88 GAA and .903 SV% in 45 games this season (20-19-4). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +104 home underdogs against a struggling Stars team on a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

The Red Wings likely need a miracle to make the playoffs after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, but they will look for a victory on Thursday, rolling with Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has been excellent lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .934 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). He has a 2.85 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 appearances this season (20-18-4). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Red Wings likely need a miracle to make the playoffs after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, but they will look for a victory on Thursday, likely rolling with Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has been excellent lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .934 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). He has a 2.85 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 appearances this season (20-18-4). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Talbot was excellent in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday in a crucial game against the Montreal Canadiens. The 37-year-old Talbot has been excellent lately despite a modest 3-1-1 record, posting a superb 1.72 GAA and .945 SV% in his last five games.

The Red Wings have likely played themselves out of contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Still, they are clinging to hope and will be desperate for a win, with Talbot tending the twine on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Talbot was seconds away from his third shutout of the season on Tuesday before allowing the game-tying goal and ultimately falling 2-1 to the St. Louis Blues in overtime despite a stellar 35-save performance (.946 SV%). The 37-year-old Talbot has a 2.92 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (18-17-4).

The Red Wings will hand Talbot his 37th start of the season when they travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues on Tuesday. Talbot was excellent in his last start, stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced in a 2-1 victory over the Bruins on Saturday. The 37-year-old netminder owns an 18-17-3 record and a .900 SV% on the season. Talbot and the Red Wings enter action on Tuesday at +140 on the money line.

Talbot has been battling an undisclosed injury, but will suit up as Alex Lyon's backup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Talbot last played on March 22nd and has a 3.02 GAA and .898 SV% in 38 games this season (17-16-3).