Hey Hockey Fans, What’s the Talk of the Town? Right now, the buzz is all about the Detroit Red Wings’ goalie Cam Talbot—not just for his skills, but for his serene and shirtless vacation pictures that caught fans’ attention. Talbot’s physique became a lighthearted topic during the Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild matchup on February 23, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena.

The long-standing rivalry between these two teams is already well-known, and this game delivered plenty of fireworks. But what exactly happened that made this game the center of attention?

During the Minnesota Wild’s 4-3 overtime victory, a heated moment occurred following a controversial hit by Alex DeBrincat on Brock Faber. The hit led to an intense brawl, and for a moment, fans speculated whether Marc-André Fleury and Cam Talbot might drop the gloves for a rare goalie fight. However, no fight actually happened. After the game, Fleury had a hilarious response when asked about the situation: “I saw Cam Talbot with his shirt off on vacation.” Fleury joked. “Talbot has got some big guns and is pretty ripped. So, I didn’t like my odds in that one.”

The player’s funny remark quickly went viral, with fans on social media cracking up at Fleury’s self-awareness. Fleury, known for his playful personality, made it clear that he wasn’t seriously considering fighting Talbot—just having a bit of fun with the idea.

Cam Talbot’s goalie fight history

While goalie fights are a rarity in modern hockey, Cam Talbot has actually been in one before. His only career fight happened five years ago, on February 1, 2020, when he faced off against Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith while playing for the Calgary Flames. Reflecting on that fight, Talbot once said: “When you play a team ten times and you have the history boiling over from last year, I can’t see it not taking that turn again.”

He also acknowledged that goalie fights are unpredictable, adding:

“I don’t know if there will be goalie fights and all that stuff, but with the intensity, if one little thing goes wrong, it’s just going to stir up again pretty quickly. I don’t think it’s going to take too much to get that going again.”

Meanwhile, Brock Faber, who took DeBrincat’s hit and still logged over 30 minutes of ice time, spoke about the brotherhood among his teammates:

“It’s a brotherhood here—we’re all family. To get hit like that and have guys step up for you, obviously I’d do the same. It means a lot.”

While Fleury and Talbot didn’t actually fight, the wild moment and Fleury’s hilarious reaction made this game one for the books. Even though goalie fights have become rare, hockey fans still know an unspoken truth—whenever Cam Talbot steps in, there’s always a reason to stay on alert!