Talbot allowed four goals on 44 shots (.909 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was defeated by Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 35-year-old has struggled all season since joining Ottawa, with his 11-13-1 record, 2.95 GAA and .903 SV%. He faces the freefalling New York Islanders, who have lost nine of their last ten games after a 5-2 loss to Toronto their last time out.
