Jordan Staal marks Hurricanes milestone with rare fight

Jordan Staal Sets Record with Rare Fight

Jordan Staal became the Carolina Hurricanes’ all-time leader in games played, reaching his 910th appearance in a Hurricanes jersey, surpassing his brother Eric Staal. The milestone occurred during Thursday night’s 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. Following the altercation, Staal missed a significant portion of the game but returned to help his team secure a 4-3 victory.

“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.” – Jordan Staal

Career and Franchise Standing

At 37 years old, Jordan Staal ranks third in franchise history for games played, including the Carolina Hurricanes’ time as the Hartford Whalers. Only Ron Francis (1,186 games) and Glen Wesley (913 games) have played more.

Staal began his NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, spending his first six seasons there before joining Carolina.

Team and Fans Appreciation

Staal expressed gratitude toward his teammates for their support during the fight and reflected positively on his ongoing career with the Hurricanes.

Summary: Jordan Staal made Carolina Hurricanes history with his 910th game, faced a rare fight, and helped earn a crucial win, highlighting his enduring value to the team.

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

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