Jordan Staal's Top 10 Moments as a Hurricane Before His Big Milestone
When Jordan Staal takes the ice Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild, he will surpass his brother in the Carolina Hurricanes' record books. This game promises to be significant at the Lenovo Center, not only because the Hurricanes are set to face Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild, but also because history is about to be made.
On Tuesday, in the Hurricanes’ win over the New York Rangers, Jordan Staal tied his brother Eric for the most games played as a Carolina Hurricane. Naturally, the upcoming game will break that tie. His 910th appearance with the Hurricanes will make him the franchise leader since their 1997 relocation, placing him third all-time in franchise history behind NHL Hall of Famer Ron Francis (1,186 games) and Hurricanes Hall of Famer Glen Wesley (913 games). Staal is expected to pass Wesley for second place next Friday against the Vancouver Canucks, assuming no major interruptions occur.
Since joining the Hurricanes in 2012 via a trade with the Penguins during the Draft, Staal has embodied the spirit of the franchise. He ranks near the top of nearly every key statistical category since the team's relocation, demonstrating his clutch performance in both the regular season and playoffs.
"Jordan Staal tied his brother, Eric, for the most games as a Carolina Hurricane in the team's victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday."
With the captain set to reach this major milestone Thursday night, it is the perfect moment to reflect on some of his best moments, games, and achievements during his time with the Hurricanes.
Author's summary: Jordan Staal is poised to become the Carolina Hurricanes' all-time leader in games played, celebrating a career marked by leadership and clutch performances since 2012.