Carolina Hurricanes center and captain Jordan Staal missed the team’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers on the road on Sunday night, and head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s postgame update suggested a possibility that he may not immediately return to the lineup.
Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal missed Sunday's road victory against the Philadelphia Flyers due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour indicated the issue arose at the last minute and expressed hope that the injury is not serious, though Staal may not immediately return to the lineup.
Mark Jankowski filled Staal's spot on the third line alongside Nikolaj Ehlers and Jordan Martinook, scoring in the third period. The Hurricanes have won five consecutive games following an 0-1-1 start, placing them atop the Metropolitan Division ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Washington Capitals.
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