Staal (illness) won't play against Buffalo on Sunday.
Staal will miss at least one game, but he has some time to recover ahead of Wednesday's home matchup against the Rangers. He has collected seven goals, two assists, 27 shots on net and 37 hits across 21 appearances this season. Due to Staal's absence, the Hurricanes will dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Sunday's contest, with Alexander Nikishin returning to the lineup.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Two goals in win over Jets
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Staal scored twice in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Staal tallied just 16 seconds into the game, and when that lead evaporated, he tied the score at 2-2 in the early stages of the second period. He's scored four goals over his last four contests, which is a remarkable run of scoring for a 37-year-old defensive center. Overall, Staal has seven goals, two helpers, 27 shots on net, 37 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances in his usual middle-six role.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Opens scoring Monday
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Staal scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Monday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Staal struck the opening blow in a battle between two of the Eastern Conference's top teams so far. He's scored in back-to-back games now, following a stretch of 12 outings in which he was limited to two assists. The 37-year-old center is up to five goals, two helpers, 23 shots on net, 36 hits, 23 PIM, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 19 appearances.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Tallies equalizer Saturday
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Staal scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Staal had been limited to two assists during his 12-game goal drought. The 37-year-old center won't always be a major contributor on offense, but he'll continue to see steady middle-six minutes while providing a physical edge. For the season, he has four goals, two assists, 21 shots on net, 23 PIM, 31 hits and 10 blocked shots over 18 appearances.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Crosses 300-goal mark in career
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Staal scored twice on four shots, added two hits, went plus-2 and won 20 of 22 faceoffs in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.
Staal set the tone with a pair of goals within the first four minutes of the game. His first goal Saturday was the 300th of his career, coming in his 1,333rd regular-season appearance. Given his defensive role for much of his career, it's an impressive milestone for the 37-year-old to reach. He's up to three goals, eight shots, 10 hits and a plus-5 rating across five outings in 2025-26.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Lights lamp Saturday
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Staal scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.
Staal is back in his usual middle-six role this season, though he's averaged just 14:13 of ice time over the first two games. The 37-year-old has seen his ice time drop a little bit in recent years, and he primarily plays in shutdown situations. He's still reached the 30-point mark in five straight campaigns, and he remains a quality source of hits and plus-minus rating in deeper fantasy formats.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Nets first goal of postseason
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Staal scored a goal Thursday in a 3-1 series-clinching win over the Capitals in Game 5.
It was Staal's first goal this postseason. He won a board battle against Jakob Chychrun and fed the puck to Jordan Martinook, who quickly passed it back to Staal for a wrist shot from the right circle. The pivot has a point in each of his last two games after being held off the scoresheet for the first eight games this postseason. Staal isn't a fantasy asset at this point in his career, but his Stanley Cup playoff experience and his Cup ring from 2008-09 (Penguins) makes him invaluable as the Canes look forward to the next round.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Ready to return
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Staal (rest) will be in the lineup against the Devils on Sunday in Game 1 of the postseason, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Staal played in four of Carolina's final 10 games down the stretch, sitting out with a lower-body injury and for additional rest. He finished the 2024-25 regular season with 13 goals, 36 points, 107 shots on net and 138 hits across 75 appearances.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Staying out of lineup Thursday
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Staal (rest) is slated to skip Thursday versus Ottawa.
Staal is resting for the second consecutive game, but he should play in Game 1 of Carolina's first-round series against the Devils on Sunday. The 36-year-old is expected to finish the regular season with 13 goals and 36 points over 75 appearances. This will mark the fifth straight campaign he's finished between 30 and 39 points.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Among scratches against Habs
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Staal will be rested versus Montreal on Wednesday.
Staal joins six other players who will be getting the night off Wednesday in order to get them ready ahead of the postseason. Since the Hurricanes will still be in action versus Ottawa on Thursday, the team will likely shuffle the lines up again, which means Staal could still be in action for that contest. With 36 points this year, Staal reached the 30-point threshold for the fifth straight year and eighth time in the last 10 seasons.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Two points in Saturday's win
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Staal picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
Both points came in the third period as the Hurricanes fended off a late, and futile, comeback attempt by the desperate visitors. It was Staal's first multi-point performance since Jan. 23, and the 36-year-old is putting the finishing touches on another solid campaign as a reliable bottom-six center. Staal has 13 goals and 36 points in 74 appearances, and he's dished 133 hits. This is his his fifth straight season with at least 30 points and 10th straight season in the triple digits for hits. His plus-16 rating is also his best mark since 2009-10.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Ready to rock
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Staal (lower body) will be in the lineup versus the Sabres on Tuesday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
Following a four-game absence, Staal will return to a middle-six spot versus Buffalo. He has supplied 12 goals, 33 points, 99 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 127 hits in 71 appearances this season. Carolina will also have Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) back in the fold, but Jesperi Kotkaniemi (undisclosed) could be out for at least one week.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Practice Monday
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Staal (lower body) practiced with the Hurricanes ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus Buffalo but remains questionable, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Staal was originally ruled out for the entirety of the Hurricanes' four-game road trip, but could still be an option to suit up Tuesday in Buffalo or Thursday in Washington. Regardless of his status Tuesday, the fact that the veteran center was back on the ice would seem to be a positive step in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, Staal was mired in a nine-game goal drought during which he generated two helpers, 10 shots and 10 hits.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Not on road trip
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Staal (lower body) didn't accompany Carolina on the team's four-game road trip, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Saturday.
Staal has already missed the last three games and would be out until at least April 12 versus the Rangers if he doesn't join the team on the road. He has collected 12 goals, 33 points, 99 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 127 hits in 71 appearances this season. Due to Staal's absence, Tyson Jost has occupied a bottom-six spot in the lineup.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Unavailable Friday
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Staal (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Red Wings, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Staal is set to miss his third straight game. There's been no specific update about his availability for Saturday's game against the Bruins -- it's possible he's sitting out Friday to avoid playing back-to-back contests immediately after the injury. Due to Andrei Svechnikov's (undisclosed) absence, Justin Robidas is holding the last spot in the Hurricanes' lineup for Friday's game.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Staal (lower body) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Washington, according to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.
Staal will probably miss his second straight outing as a precaution but could be available for Friday's contest against Detroit or Saturday's game versus Boston. The 36-year-old forward has 12 goals, 33 points, 99 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 127 hits in 71 appearances this season. Tyson Jost will likely continue to see time in Carolina's bottom six until Staal is ready to return.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Sitting out Sunday
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Staal (lower body) won't play against the Islanders on Sunday.
Staal is mired in a six-game point drought and won't get a chance to snap that skid Sunday. He has 12 goals, 33 points, 99 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 127 hits across 71 appearances this season. Tyson Jost will replace Staal in Sunday's lineup.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Suiting up against Anaheim
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Staal (lower body) is available for Sunday's game against the Ducks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Staal participated in Sunday's pregame warmups and has officially been cleared to return after initially being deemed a game-time decision. Over his last five appearances, he's logged two assists, four hits, two blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 14:52 of ice time.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Game-time call in Anaheim
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Staal (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's road game against the Ducks, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
Staal missed his first game of the season Saturday against the Kings due to his lower-body injury. In addition to Staal, Seth Jarvis (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Sunday's game. Mark Jankowski will center the third line again if Staal is unable to suit up.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Not playing Saturday
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Staal (lower body) won't play against the Kings on Saturday.
Staal will miss at least one game after being a late scratch before the pregame warmups. He has registered 12 goals and 33 points in 68 appearances this season. Staal's next chance to play will be Sunday against Anaheim.
