Jordan Staal Reaches Carolina Hurricanes Milestone
Jordan Staal set a new record for the most games played as a Carolina Hurricane, appearing in his 910th game with the team. This milestone moved him ahead of his brother, Eric Staal.
Game Highlights and Fight Incident
During Thursday night's NHL game in Raleigh, N.C., Staal engaged in a rare fight with Tyler Pitlick of the Minnesota Wild, which led him to miss a significant part of the game. Despite this, the Hurricanes secured a 4-3 victory over the Wild.
“I appreciate the boys battling it out for me there,” Staal said. “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 and Franchise Standing
At 37 years old, Jordan Staal ranks third in franchise history for games played, including the Hartford Whalers era, trailing only Ron Francis (1,186) and Glen Wesley (913). He began his NHL career playing six seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins before joining the Hurricanes.
Additional Context
- The fight occurred in the first period of the game.
- Staal also showed concern for teammate Jalen Chatfield, who was injured during the match.
Jordan Staal’s milestone underscores his enduring leadership and impact within the Hurricanes organization.
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