Jordan Staal Sidelined 1-2 Months With Torn Calf Muscle

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will miss 1-2 months after sustaining a torn calf muscle. Staal went pointless through the first six games of the season before missing recent action. The 38-year-old center remains a key piece of the roster and figures to retake his third-line role once cleared. In the interim, Mark Jankowski is expected to shoulder a bigger role, including with the No. 2 power-play unit as the team navigates the absence of its playoff MVP.