Jordan Staal Reaches Hurricanes Milestone with Rare Fight
Jordan Staal set a new record for the most games played as a Carolina Hurricane and missed part of Thursday night's game following a rare fight. The match ended positively as the Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
Record-Breaking Game
Staal, the Carolina captain, appeared in his 910th game wearing a Hurricanes jersey, surpassing his brother Eric Staal’s record. Reflecting on the milestone, he said:
“I appreciate the boys battling it out for me there. Getting a good memory out of milestone game and getting the two points. It has been a lot of fun with these guys here and all the other teammates I’ve played with it has been just a joy and blessing and I’m just happy to keep going.”
Career Highlights
- At 37 years old, Jordan Staal ranks third in franchise history for games played when including the team's era as the Hartford Whalers, behind Ron Francis (1,186) and Glen Wesley (913).
- Staal began his NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing six seasons before joining the Hurricanes.
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