Jordan Staal marks Hurricanes milestone with rare fight

Jordan Staal Marks Hurricanes Milestone with Rare Fight

Jordan Staal set the record for most games played as a Carolina Hurricane and experienced a rare fight during Thursday night’s game. Despite missing a long stretch of the game, it was a rewarding night as the Hurricanes edged out the Minnesota Wild 4-3.

Record-Breaking Appearance

Staal played in his 910th game wearing the Hurricanes jersey, surpassing his brother Eric Staal. At 37 years old, Jordan Staal ranks third in franchise history for games played—counting the team's time as the Hartford Whalers—behind Ron Francis (1,186) and Glen Wesley (913).

“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 Highlights

Jordan Staal started his NHL career playing six seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He is the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes.
His milestone game was marked by teamwork and determination.

The victory added valuable points to the Hurricanes’ season and provided a memorable milestone for their captain.

Author’s summary: Jordan Staal set a new Hurricanes record for games played, experienced a rare fight, and celebrated a key win, highlighting his enduring leadership and impact on the team.

Bay to Bay News — 2025-11-07