Talbot Sets NHL Record in Blue Jackets Shootout Win

Cam Talbot made NHL history as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout at Nationwide Arena. The goaltender earned the victory by stopping 20 shots and denying all three shootout attempts. According to the Associated Press, Talbot became the first NHL goalie to win a game with nine different teams.

The 39-year-old reached the milestone during his first season with Columbus, breaking a record previously shared by Curtis McElhinney, Sean Burke and Ron Tugnutt. Talbot, now in his 13th NHL season, has recorded wins with the New York Rangers, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Calgary, Minnesota, Ottawa, Detroit, the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus, according to the Associated Press.

Columbus secured the victory after Kent Johnson scored the only shootout goal, while Damon Severson contributed a goal and an assist. Mathieu Olivier also scored for the Blue Jackets, and Cole Sillinger recorded two assists, according to CBS Sports.

The Penguins forced overtime after Evgeni Malkin tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period, following goals from Bryan Rust for Pittsburgh and Columbus scorers Severson and Olivier. CBS Sports reported Pittsburgh has lost three straight games after opening the season with two wins. The Blue Jackets controlled much of the game statistically, outshooting Pittsburgh 45-22, winning 66.7% of faceoffs and recording 21 hits compared with nine by the Penguins, according to CBS Sports.

Columbus goaltender Sergei Murashov stopped 43 shots during regulation for Pittsburgh, but Johnson beat him in the shootout to decide the contest, according to CBS Sports. The Blue Jackets improved to 2-1-0 on the season, according to The Hockey News. The Penguins are scheduled to host the Dallas Stars next, while Columbus is set to visit the St. Louis Blues, according to the game recap.