Staal (undisclosed) was back at practice Thursday, according to Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News,

EDGE Analysis

Staal was given the last two games off to rest for the playoffs. He had 20 goals and 36 points in 75 regular-season games in 2025-26. He is expected to be the Hurricanes' third line center during the playoffs.

Staal (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Staal will get one more game off, giving him a full week between contests. He is presumably being rested and can be expected to be back in his usual third-line role for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Staal will not be in the lineup versus the Flyers on Monday for an undisclosed reason.

EDGE Analysis

Staal could probably play through the issue if this was a playoff game, but the Hurricanes have been resting much of their roster ahead of the postseason. He did deal with an undisclosed injury prior to the Hurricanes making significant lineup changes, but he has managed to play in two of the previous four games. With a back-to-back on the schedule, it's unclear if Staal will suit up in the season finale versus the Islanders on Tuesday.

Staal scored a goal, registered an assist, placed four shots on net and added two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

EDGE Analysis

Staal found the back of the net just over 13 minutes into regulation before picking up a secondary helper in the final seconds of the contest on Sean Walker's empty-net goal. Overall, Staal is up to 20 goals, 36 points, 107 shots on net, 166 hits and 48 blocked shots across 75 games this season. With a pair of games remaining on Carolina's regular-season schedule, the team captain is just two points shy of matching his highest point total across his last eight seasons. The 37-year-old center hasn't appeared to have lost a step since last season, as he's matched or surpassed his season totals in most major stat categories from a year ago. He's currently on an eight-point, 11-game streak and holds solid streaming value in most fantasy leagues for the remainder of the season.

Staal (undisclosed) will play against Utah on Saturday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Staal sat out Thursday's 7-2 win over Chicago. He has collected 19 goals, 34 points, 103 shots on net and 166 hits in 74 appearances this season.

Staal will be rested for Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Staal recently battled an undisclosed injury, and the team once again listed his absence as undisclosed, but this is clearly rest and maintenance since the Hurricanes have secured home ice through two rounds of the playoffs. He'll be questionable to play the rest of the games this season.

Staal logged an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Staal missed Sunday's game versus the Senators due to an undisclosed injury. The Hurricanes may be cautious with injuries after wrapping up the Metropolitan Division's top seed Tuesday. As a result, Staal could get some additional rest before the playoffs. He's at 34 points, 103 shots on net, 166 hits, 46 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 74 outings this season. He's one goal away from scoring 20 for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign.

Staal (undisclosed) is expected to play against Boston on Tuesday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out Sunday's 6-3 loss to Ottawa, Staal was back on the third line during Tuesday's morning skate. He has chipped in 19 goals, 33 points, 101 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and 161 hits in 73 appearances this season.

Staal (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the Senators, the team announced.

EDGE Analysis

This is just the fourth game that Staal will have missed this season with the prior three all coming in November. The 37-year-old has had a great season so far, currently one goal away from his first 20-goal season since the 2015-16 campaign. Expect Jesperi Kotkaniemi to work his way back into the lineup with Staal out of action.

Staal scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Staal scored for the third time in the last four games. The 37-year-old center is up to 19 tallies, putting him on the doorstep of his first 20-goal year since 2015-16. In recent campaigns, Staal has been a steady source of hits while finishing around the 35-point mark, giving him some appeal in deeper fantasy formats. He's at 32 points, 96 shots on net, 150 hits, 41 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 69 appearances this season.