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.

As a player for the Carolina Hurricanes, Eric Staal didn’t have to sit through many ceremonies like the one retiring his No. 12 on Sunday. Thanks to him and his teammates, the Canes have a lot of them these days.

The Hurricanes retired Eric Staal's jersey on Jan. 12. Here are 10 of his best moments from his days in Carolina.

That creates a conundrum with Eric Staal. The Carolina Hurricanes were once hopelessly out of a playoff spot, but a very good month-and-a-half surge has put them right in the thick of the Eastern ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Eric Staal, the leading scorer in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2006 when the Carolina Hurricanes won the Cup, had his jersey retired in a pregame ceremony before the Hurricanes hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Lenovo Center on Sunday.

Hurricanes hockey wouldn’t be where it is today without the impact of Eric Staal, whose legacy was honored as his iconic No. 12 became the fourth retired jersey in franchise

Staal retired in July after signing a one-day contract with the team. He now joins Rod Brind’Amour (17), Ron Francis (10) and Glen Wesley (2) in the rafters.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team's 3-2 overtime loss to ...

Before the game, the Carolina Hurricanes honored Eric Staal, whose number 12 was retired and put into the rafters of the Lenovo Center. The former captain leads the Hurricanes franchise (since relocation) in a plethora of all-time records.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against ...

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