CAM TALBOT NEWS

Pulled after one period Talbot gave up three goals on 12 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Talbot was tagged for two goals by Logan O'Connor and one more from Nathan MacKinnon in the first period. David Rittich stopped 17 of 19 shots in relief over the final two frames. This was Talbot's 10th straight loss (0-7-3), and he's allowed at least three goals in eight of those defeats. The brutal slump has him down to 14-13-5 with a 2.59 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 32 outings, and it's also allowed Rittich to get more playing time.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Friday Talbot will get the starting nod in Colorado on Friday.

Impact Talbot is stuck in a brutal 0-6-3 skid since his last win Dec. 23. The 36-year-old has registered an .887 save percentage during that stretch. Despite the ugly losing streak, Talbot still owns a solid 2.52 GAA and .913 save percentage this season. He's been even better on the road, going 10-4-3 with a .920 save percentage in 17 games.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Can't shake skid Talbot stopped 32 of 37 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact After getting time for a mental reset following an eight-game skid, Talbot returned to the crease and gave up a two-goal lead. This was the third time in a row he's given up five goals. His struggles are a product of the Kings' overall slump, but Talbot has already started to lose playing time to David Rittich, and that trend seems likely to continue after another dud of a game. For the season, Talbot is at 14-12-5 with a 2.52 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 31 games, but he's been trending in the wrong direction for a month. The Avalanche begin a three-game road trip in Colorado on Friday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Looking to get on track Talbot will protect the home goal versus the Sabres on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Talbot has spent three games on the bench following an 0-5-3 stretch in which he allowed 27 goals across eight games. The 36-year-old will get a Sabres team coming off a 4-2 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday -- that combination of a back-to-back and poor form should make this a good chance for Talbot to get himself on track.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up another five Talbot allowed five goals on 28 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Stars on Tuesday.

Impact Talbot has not won a game in almost a full calendar month. The Stars only managed 28 shots on net but Talbot struggled to stop the puck, ending up with a .821 save percentage on the night. It was especially deflating for the Kings when Talbot allowed three consecutive goals in less than four minutes in the third period. It will be hard for fantasy managers to start Talbot until the Kings can start winning again.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Talbot is on track to defend the blue paint on the road versus Dallas on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Talbot struggled in his last start Saturday against the Red Wings, surrendering five goals on 27 shots before being replaced by David Rittich at the start of the third period of the eventual 5-3 defeat. Talbot will try to shake off that poor performance and snap his personal seven-game losing streak in a tough road matchup with a Dallas team that's averaging 4.04 goals per game at home this year, second in the NHL.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star pulled after allowing five Talbot allowed five goals on 27 Detroit shots before being replaced at the start of the third period by David Rittich. The final score was 5-1.

Impact Talbot hasn't won since the December break (0-4-3), and the Kings haven't won in eight games. Gulp. Talbot has allowed 15 goals in his last four games. There was no way that he could maintain his excellent play from the start of the season, but the fact remains this guy is an All-Star. And he plays a style that fits the Kings system. They will figure this tailspin out as a team, and Talbot will be back to his strong play. Let's hope it happens soon.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Red Wings Talbot is set to start in Saturday's road game against Detroit, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Talbot has gone 0-3-3 over his last six appearances, though he did save a respectable 173 of 190 shots (.911 save percentage) in that span. He's having a strong campaign overall with a 14-9-5 record, 2.22 GAA and .922 save percentage in 28 outings. However, Detroit tends to be a difficult matchup for opposing goaltenders -- the Red Wings rank seventh offensively this year with 3.51 goals per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Loses heartbreaker in OT Talbot made 38 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact The Kings held a 2-1 lead late in the third period, but Matthew Tkachuk tipped home a Carter Verhaeghe shot with Florida's netminder pulled to tie it up, and Sam Reinhart then flipped home a backhander on the power play with just 0.7 seconds left on the clock in OT. Talbot is 0-3-3 over his last six starts, but he hasn't played poorly with a 2.78 GAA and .911 save percentage over that stretch.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter Thursday Talbot will defend the road crease versus Florida on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Talbot has struggled since Christmas, going 0-3-2. Overall, the 36-year-old netminder is having an outstanding season, going 14-9-4 with a sizzling 2.20 GAA and a .922 save percentage. The Panthers should give Talbot all he can handle Thursday, as they are on an eight-game winning streak and have moved to within two points of the Eastern Conference leading Bruins.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Bolts in OT Talbot turned aside 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact The netminder took a shutout into the third period, but Tampa Bay refused to go down on home ice and scored twice from Talbot's doorstep in the final frame before Nick Perbix beat him on the backhand in OT. Talbot hasn't picked up a win in five straight starts, going 0-3-2 with a 2.79 GAA and .906 save percentage, and regression may be catching up to the 36-year-old after his impressive start to the season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Lightning Talbot will protect the road goal versus the Lightning on Tuesday, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Impact Talbot will look to snap his four-game losing streak, during which he's gone 0-3-1 with 11 goals allowed. The Lightning have scored 16 goals over their last six games, earning just two wins in that span, though they still boast a formidable top-six.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Takes fourth straight loss Talbot made 30 saves in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact The back-and-forth contest was decided inside the final minute of the third period, as John Carlson's point shot deflected off the skate of Phillip Danault and over Talbot's shoulder. The netminder is 0-3-1 over his last four starts, but bad luck and a lack of goal support have been the biggest issues for him -- since the beginning of December, Talbot sports a 2.37 GAA and .914 save percentage but has just a 4-5-2 record to show for it.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Washington Talbot will guard the road goal Sunday against Washington, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Talbot has gone 1-3-1 in his past five outings, surrender 12 goals on 148 shots during that span. He has earned a 14-8-3 record this season with two shutouts, a 2.10 GAA and a .925 save percentage over 25 appearances. The Capitals rank 30th in the league this campaign with 2.35 goals per contest.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

On wrong side of shutout Talbot allowed two goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Maple Leafs. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Talbot's working through his worst stretch of the season -- he's lost three in a row despite allowing just seven goals in that span. The 36-year-old didn't get any help Tuesday, as the Kings looked outmatched by the Maple Leafs. Talbot is now at 14-8-3 with a 2.10 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 25 outings. Another tough matchup awaits Thursday versus the Red Wings in the last game of the Kings' home stand before a road trip back east.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Taking on Toronto Talbot is slated to start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus the Maple Leafs, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Talbot was solid in his last start Saturday versus the Oilers, stopping 24 of 26 shots, but he ultimately came away with an overtime loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to return to the win column in a home matchup with a slumping Toronto team that's lost five of its last six games.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Loses close game in shootout Talbot stopped 24 of 26 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Oilers.

Impact Talbot and the Kings dominated the first period, but the Oilers controlled the second and the game was even after that. In the shootout, he yielded three goals on four attempts, leaving the Kings just short in a game with playoff-like intensity. The 36-year-old slipped to 14-7-3 with a 2.10 GAA and a .924 save percentage over 24 appearances this season. He's settled into a role playing two of every three games over the last month, with David Rittich backing him up. If the pattern holds, Rittich would start Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs while Talbot would check back in for Thursday's game against the Red Wings.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Oilers Talbot is set to start in the road net against Edmonton on Saturday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Talbot stopped 29 of 32 shots en route to a 3-2 loss to Vegas on Thursday. He's 14-7-2 with a 2.11 GAA and a .924 save percentage in 23 contests this year. The Oilers are tied for sixth offensively this campaign with 3.50 goals per game, so they'll be a challenging adversary for Talbot.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Vegas Talbot allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday.

Impact Talbot was sharp for the most part Thursday, but a pair of Vegas goals in the second period proved enough to stick him with a 3-2 defeat. The 36-year-old netminder has gone 4-3-1 with a solid .917 save percentage since the start of December. It's been an impressive first season with the Kings overall for Talbot, who's now 14-7-2 with a .924 save percentage and 2.11 GAA. He'll likely be back between the pipes Saturday when LA hosts the Oilers.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Talbot is set to start on the road against Vegas on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Talbot saved 29 of 32 shots in a 5-3 win over Calgary in his last start Saturday. He has a 14-6-2 record, 2.06 GAA and .925 save percentage in 22 contests this season. Vegas, which has a 21-10-5 record and is tied for 11th offensively with 3.33 goals per game, is a difficult adversary. However, Talbot held his own against the Golden Knights in his previous two starts against them this season, posting a 1.94 GAA and a .941 save percentage in those outings.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Flames Talbot stopped 29 of 32 shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Talbot gave up a goal in each period but received enough support from the Kings' offense to never face a deficit in the contest. Talbot's gotten a little unsteady in December, winning four of his seven games this month while allowing 15 goals in that span. He's still been one of the best goalies in the league this year with a 14-6-2 record, a 2.06 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 22 appearances. The Kings exit the holiday break with a back-to-back -- they host the Sharks on Wednesday before visiting the Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated starter Saturday Talbot is expected to start at home against Calgary on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Talbot saved 28 of 30 shots in a 2-1 loss to Seattle in his last start Wednesday. While that lack of goal support soured an otherwise good night, he's having an amazing campaign overall with a 13-6-2 record, 2.02 GAA and .926 save percentage in 21 appearances. The Flames rank 22nd offensively this year with 3.00 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for Talbot.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses close game Talbot allowed two goals on 30 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Talbot lost for the fourth time in his last seven games, though he can't be blamed too much for either goal -- one on a scrambled faceoff and the other on a breakaway. Joey Daccord played excellent with 43 saves on 44 shots in the other net. Talbot dropped to 13-6-2 with an excellent 2.02 GAA and .926 save percentage through 21 appearances this season. The Kings' last game before the holiday break is a home contest versus the Flames on Saturday, one that will likely see Talbot between the pipes again.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kraken Talbot will protect the home goal Wednesday versus the Kraken, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Talbot has faltered a little in recent weeks, going 3-2-1 with 12 goals allowed over his last six outings, though those are still strong numbers. The 36-year-old will handle the second half of a back-to-back after David Rittich won his Kings debut Tuesday over the Sharks. The Kraken have won just two of their last six games.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE