Updated 10:48 p.m.
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes finally, on their fourth try this season, beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, with a 4-1 win at the RBC Center Friday.
But even with grabbing a pair of big points, center Eric Staal left the game late in the second period with an upper body injury and did not return.
Staal, following through on a shot in the slot, was hit hard by just-acquired Pittsburgh defenseman Matt Niskanen.
Staal, who earlier this week delivered a bit hit to his brother Marc Staal of the New York Rangers, stayed on the ice for moments before being led to the dressing room.
Carolina coach Paul Maurice said Staal won’t play in Saturday’s road game against the Montreal Canadiens.





Staff photo by Ethan Hyman


Staff photo by Ethan Hyman
