Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Slated to miss Wednesday's game

Staal (illness) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Staal is set to miss his second straight game after being absent from Tuesday's practice and missing Wednesday's session as well. The 37-year-old forward has seven goals and nine points in 21 outings this year. Once he's recovered, Staal should slot back onto the third line.