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Hurricanes Captain Jordan Staal Sidelined One to Two Months by Calf Injury
The 38-year-old center suffered a partial tear during pregame warmups and will miss significant time early in the season.
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Injury Timeline
The team announced that Jordan Staal will be out for one to two months after tearing his calf muscle. The injury occurred while the captain was warming up before a game, leading to him being scratched at the last moment. Initial assessments suggested the issue might not be long term, but further evaluation confirmed the partial tear and the extended absence.
Season and Line Role
Staal has recorded no points in six games this season for the Hurricanes, who stand at 5-1-1.
Playoff Legacy and Career Numbers
Staal earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after the Stanley Cup championship, scoring six goals in six games of the Final series. He finished with 12 points in 19 postseason contests while matching up against top opponents. Across 1,409 career games that include time with the Pittsburgh Penguins he has tallied 318 goals and 429 assists for 747 points. The two-time Selke Trophy finalist remains one of the league's premier defensive forwards.
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