Talbot ties career high with 5th shutout

Cam Talbot continues to get it done.

The Edmonton Oilers goaltender was at it again Sunday, earning his fifth shutout of the season in a 1-0 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. Talbot stopped all 22 shots he faced in 65 minutes, and didn't allow a goal in the skills competition.

With the clean sheet, Talbot tied his career high for shutouts in a season, matching the five he recorded in just 36 games with the New York Rangers in 2014-15. His strong play that season backing up Henrik Lundqvist - and filling in when The King was injured - changed the trajectory of his career.

Talbot was traded to the Oilers - seemingly forever in search of a No. 1 goalie - ahead of the 2015 draft for three picks (a second, third, and seventh). And, it's safe to say he was worth the price.

The 29-year-old has started 49 of the Oilers' 55 games this season, and along with Connor McDavid is a huge reason why Edmonton's poised for playoff hockey for the first time since 2006. It's been a while.