The Hurricanes tried to give Eric Staal a victory on his big day with a third-period rally, but the Ducks came away with an overtime win on Cutter Gauthier’s second goal of the game.

Eric Staal played 12 of his 18 seasons in the NHL with the Canes. Sunday, he’ll notch another milestone: His jersey will be retired at Lenovo Center.

Eric Staal won NHL Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes and was team captain, also gold with Canada. Canes retiring his jersey, No. 12.

Eric's folks, wife and sons will get to watch him be honored in person at Xcel Energy Center on April 4 before a home game against the Canes. "It's definitely something special," Eric Staal said.

Eric Staal's parents are Henry and Linda Staal. Get details about Eric Staal's father, and mother, their ages, nationality, and more only on Sportskeeda.

Veteran forward Eric Staal and the Florida Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $750,000 contract, a deal that makes him a teammate again with his younger brother Marc. Eric Staal will not ...

The Carolina Hurricanes went from Ron Francis and Glen Wesley to Rod Brind’Amour to Eric Staal, and he carried the mantle of leadership alone for a long time, until it was no longer a privilege.

Eric Staal won NHL Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes and was team captain, also gold with Canada. Canes retiring his jersey, No. 12.

Eric Staal won NHL Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes and was team captain, also gold with Canada. Canes retiring his jersey, No. 12.