Jordan Staal
Jordan Staal is a professional ice hockey center for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL), where he serves as team captain. A two-way forward, he is primarily known for his defensive responsibilities, penalty killing, and faceoff ability. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning the Stanley Cup in 2009.
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Staal scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 to level the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2.
For Liberal-leaning Canadians who value national pride in sport, Staal's clutch performance is a unifying feel-good moment in an otherwise heavy news cycle.