Jordan Staal Hits 300 Career Goals in Hurricanes’ OT Thriller
Veteran forward Jordan Staal etched his name deeper into NHL history on Saturday night, scoring his 300th career goal in the Carolina Hurricanes’ dramatic 4–3 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Staal wasted no time reaching the milestone, lighting the lamp just 12 seconds into the game with a quick strike that stunned the Kings’ defense. He added a second goal later in the first period, showcasing the same tenacity and leadership that have defined his 17-season career.
The 37-year-old captain now joins an elite group of NHL players to reach the 300-goal mark, a testament to his consistency, durability, and two-way excellence. Drafted second overall in 2006 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Staal has built a reputation as one of the league’s most reliable centers, contributing on both ends of the ice and lifting the Stanley Cup in 2009.
Saturday’s win also marked a key moment for the Hurricanes, who continue to push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. With Staal anchoring the leadership core, Carolina fans have every reason to believe in another deep postseason run.
