Talbot looks to rewrite Oilers record book

Goaltender Cam Talbot tied Grant Fuhr last game for the Oilers record for most wins by a goaltender in one season (40), a record held by Grant Fuhr (1987-88). With one win Talbot will set a new Oilers record for most wins in a season by a goaltender.

Talbot has now appeared in an NHL high 70 games this season, and leads the NHL in minutes played (4,114), in saves (1,883) and third in wins (40). The Caledonia, ON native has set new career highs in all these categories in 2016-17.

Talbot also has seven shutouts this season, a new career high and is one shutout away from tying the Oilers single season record for shutouts (8) which was set by Tommy Salo in 2000-01. His seven shutouts are one behind the NHL leader, Braden Holtby (WAS), who has eight.

As an Oiler, Talbot now has 10 shutouts, putting him in sole possession of third place, one ahead of Grant Fuhr for most shutouts.

He also has a .919 save percentage since joining the Oilers, the best save percentage all-time for Oilers goaltenders with at least 100 games played with the organization.