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"Big Challenge While He’s Out": NHL Fans React as Jordan Staal Gets Ruled Out for 1-2 Months with Calf Injury

Jordan Staal injured his calf in warmups, and coach Rod Brind'Amour said the Hurricanes expect to call up an extra forward.

  • Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will miss at least one month with a calf injury, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced Tuesday. The injury is a significant setback for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
  • Brind'Amour confirmed the injury occurred during pregame warm-ups, describing it as a "little tear in his calf," with an expected recovery of one to two months.
  • Staal, the Conn Smythe Trophy winner, has played at least 75 regular-season games in each of the last five seasons, demonstrating his durability since joining Carolina in 2012.
  • Carolina is already managing the absence of top-line forward Seth Jarvis, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, while the team recently defeated the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks.
  • The Hurricanes host Washington on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center as part of the NHL Frozen Frenzy, aiming to maintain momentum after four straight victories.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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