Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal set a unique NHL record on Sunday (w/video)

The Carolina Hurricanes won their 47th game of the 2021-22 season on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, with captain Jordan Staal playing a huge role.

Staal, 33, recorded three goals during Sunday's 5-2 win, and he set the NHL record for most days between hat-tricks at 4,989. Prior to Sunday, Staal's last hat-trick came on October 11th, 2008 when he was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Thunder Bay (Ontario) native is currently in his sixteenth season in the National Hockey League, spending the last three as Carolina's captain. In 71 games this season, Staal has 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists), 16 penalty minutes, and is a plus-11.

It's been almost 14 years since Jordan Staal's last hat trick. Just a friendly reminder that the @Canes captain has still got the scoring touch. 👌#NHLStats: https://t.co/55geAWNwnS pic.twitter.com/pLpEZOCFKX— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 11, 2022

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