Jordan Staal marks Hurricanes milestone with rare fight

Jordan Staal Reaches Milestone with Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal set a new record for most games played as a Carolina Hurricane, appearing in his 910th game for the team and surpassing his brother Eric Staal. The milestone was celebrated during Thursday night’s NHL game against the Minnesota Wild in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Game Highlights and Fight Incident

During the first period, Staal engaged in a rare fight with Minnesota Wild’s Tyler Pitlick. This altercation caused Staal 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 team's era as the Hartford Whalers. Only Ron Francis with 1,186 games and Glen Wesley with 913 have played more. Staal began his NHL career with six seasons at the Pittsburgh Penguins before joining the Hurricanes.

Game Moment

During the game, Staal was seen checking on an injured Jalen Chatfield as he skated toward the penalty box, demonstrating his leadership and concern for teammates.

Summary

Jordan Staal’s milestone game, highlighted by a rare fight and leadership moments, ended with a Hurricanes win, marking a memorable achievement in his long NHL career.

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The Killeen Daily Herald The Killeen Daily Herald — 2025-11-06

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