Jordan Staal set a new record for most games played as a Carolina Hurricane during Thursday night’s game. He played his 910th game in a Hurricanes jersey, surpassing his brother Eric Staal.
The game ended with the Hurricanes defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3. Despite missing a significant part of the game after an unusual fight, Staal's milestone night was memorable and rewarding.
“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.”
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Jordan Staal’s dedication and milestone highlight his long-standing contribution and leadership within the Hurricanes franchise.