Recently, Talbot played a pivotal role in the Red Wings' electrifying 3-2 overtime triumph, making 31 saves and setting a new personal milestone. That game marked his 250th career victory. With this achievement, Talbot now stands 65th in all-time career wins for goaltenders.

Jonatan Berggren had seen so many chances denied he began to wonder if there was a curse involved. If so, he exorcised it at a time the Detroit Red Wings really needed it, helping them begin a four-game road trip with a victory.