Flames’ Talbot among NHL stars of the week
Posted Jan 13, 2020 2:55 pm.
Last Updated Jan 13, 2020 3:51 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – The NHL’s three stars of the week have been announced, and among them sits a familiar face covered by a Flame’s goalie mask.
Calgary goaltender Cam Talbot was one of the stars, including Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy and Rangers defenceman Tony DeAngelo.
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Following his performances in their last three games, the Flames have rocket-launched to take first place in the Pacific.
With help from fellow netminder David Rittich, Talbot and the Flames remain perfect in 2020 so far.
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Talbot’s .953 save percentage and 1.67 goals-against average helped the Flames secure clutch wins in important games like the second of Battle of Alberta against his old team, the Oilers, on Saturday.
The 32-year-old, 6’4″ goalie came to Calgary after being an unrestricted free agent following a trade from the Oilers to the Flyers.
After losing four of his first five starts of the season, Talbot has turned things around and has been a key asset to the Flame’s recent success.
