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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Extends streak to three games
Jordan Staal recorded a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.Staal struggled to make an impact in the first few weeks of the season, but he's been playing better of late and has cracked the scoresheet in three games in a row. He's up to one goal and three assists in that span, but his advanced age and role as a bottom-six forward suggest Staal isn't worthy of much fantasy consideration outside of deeper formats.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Helpers in back-to-back games
Jordan Staal notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.Staal has an assist in back-to-back contests after enduring a 10-game slump. The 36-year-old center continues to play in more of a defensive role on the third line, but he's been swept up in strong stretches from linemates Jordan Martinook and Seth Jarvis. Staal has three points, 12 shots on net, six PIM, 18 hits and a plus-4 rating over 13 outings this season.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Provides assist in win
Jordan Staal logged an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.The helper was Staal's first point since he scored a goal Opening Night versus the Lightning. The 36-year-old center remains an unsung hero of the Carolina Hurricanes' system -- he's a consistent defensive center, though that usually comes at the expense of scoring chances. He has two points, 11 shots on net, 18 hits, five blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-4 rating over 12 appearances in his usual third-line role.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Scores in loss to Tampa Bay
Jordan Staal scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.Staal opened the scoring for the Carolina Hurricanes late in the first period with a snap shot that went straight past Andrei Vasilevskiy, but Carolina gave up four unanswered goals in the final two periods to take the loss. Staal's production has been trending in the wrong direction over the last four years, and while he should remain a productive threat based on his middle-six role, don't expect him to deliver goals on a regular basis. He found the back of the net just 10 times in 80 games during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Helps avoid elimination
Jordan Staal netted the game-tying goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers in Game 5.Staal scored his first goal of the postseason in Monday's win -- he drove toward the net and beat New York's Igor Shesterkin on the backhand early in the third period. Staal also registered three shots, three hits, three blocks and a plus-1 rating in 14:56 of ice time. So far this postseason, the 35-year-old is up to one goal and one assist with a plus-4 rating in 10 total contests.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Slated to play Saturday
Jordan Staal (rest) returned to practice Thursday, according to Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site.Staal sat out Tuesday's finale versus Columbus as coach Rod Brind'Amour rested eight veteran players. The 35-year-old Staal had 10 goals, 20 assists, 123 shots on goal and 142 hits in 80 appearances during the regular season.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Not suiting up Tuesday
Jordan Staal (rest) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Columbus, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.Several key members of the Hurricanes, including Staal, are being rested in the team's regular-season finale ahead of the start of the playoffs. The 35-year-old Staal registered 10 goals, 30 points, 123 shots on net and 142 hits in 80 outings this campaign.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Pots 10th goal
Jordan Staal scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.Staal missed Friday's game with an undisclosed issue, but it's like a minor thing that the Carolina Hurricanes decided to give him rest for ahead of the playoffs. The center responded with his 10th goal of the campaign in his return. He's picked up four points over his last nine games, bringing Staal to 30 points, 123 shots on net, 142 hits and a minus-14 rating through 80 contests overall in a third-line role.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Suiting up Sunday
Jordan Staal (undisclosed) will play Sunday against the Blackhawks, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.Staal sat out Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues because of a minor injury. He has picked up nine goals, 29 points, 118 shots on net and 141 hits in 79 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Unavailable Friday
Jordan Staal (undisclosed) won't play Friday against the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.Staal is reportedly "nicked up," so he likely isn't dealing with a serious injury. The veteran center has nine goals and 29 points in 79 games this season. Staal could return as early as Sunday in Chicago.