Since Jordan Staal returned to the Carolina Hurricanes' lineup on Dec. 29, only five other NHL teams have won more games than the surging 'Canes.
After missing the season's first 35 games with a broken fibula, Staal returned a month ahead of schedule and has registered eight points in his first 11 appearances.
He's jump-started brother Eric Staal's impressive scoring streak and helped Carolina erupt on a surprising 7-4-1 streak, including five wins in its last six games at home.
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