Hurricanes provide injury update on reigning Conn Smythe winner

The Carolina Hurricanes have suffered a significant blow early in the NHL season, as captain Jordan Staal is expected to miss an extended period after sustaining a calf injury. Staal suffered a tear in his calf during warmups before Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 38-year-old forward was subsequently ruled out of the contest, and the Hurricanes announced that he would miss "significant time" as he recovers from the injury.