Jordan Staal Sets Hurricanes Games Played Record
Jordan Staal reached a milestone by playing his 910th game for the Carolina Hurricanes, surpassing his brother Eric Staal. The captain marked this achievement during a game against the Minnesota Wild, which the Hurricanes won 4-3.
Memorable Night on the Ice
Despite missing a large part of the game after a rare on-ice fight, Staal described the evening positively. He expressed gratitude for his teammates' support and celebrated the win as a memorable milestone.
“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
- Jordan Staal, age 37, is third in franchise history for games played, including the Hartford Whalers era.
- He trails only Ron Francis (1,186 games) and Glen Wesley (913 games) in franchise appearances.
- Staal began his NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing his first six seasons there.
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Summary: Jordan Staal achieved a team record with 910 games played for the Hurricanes, celebrated with a win and remarkable camaraderie despite a rare fight on the ice.