In Game 2 of the Qualifying Round against Winnipeg, Cam Talbot allowed three goals on 26 shots. Rather than start David Rittich in Game 3, they went back with Talbot and were rewarded for their faith with a 33 save win in his second start in as many nights.
In Game 3 against Dallas, lightning struck twice for Talbot and the Flames.
In Game 2, Talbot allowed five goals on 36 shots. Following the game, per Talbot, the coaching staff asked him how he was feeling and if he was good to go for Game 3. He said yes.