The Hurricanes tried to give Eric Staal a victory on his big day with a third-period rally, but the Ducks came away with an overtime win on Cutter Gauthier’s second goal of the game.

As a player for the Carolina Hurricanes, Eric Staal didn’t have to sit through many ceremonies like the one retiring his No. 12 on Sunday. Thanks to him and his teammates, the Canes have a lot of them these days.

Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Eric Staal, the leading scorer in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2006 when the Carolina Hurricanes won the Cup, had his jersey retired in a pregame ceremony before the Hurricanes hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Lenovo Center on Sunday.

The Hurricanes retired Eric Staal's jersey on Jan. 12. Here are 10 of his best moments from his days in Carolina.

On Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes honored one of its greatest players. 18-year veteran Eric Staal had his No. 12 jersey retired by the franchise before the Canes hosted the Anaheim Ducks. "Man that feels so good to feel that energy,

"I want to do a couple hot laps here," he laughed. "I want to thank my family, former teammates, coaches and staff members who played a role in helping me live my dream, of playing in the NHL,

Staal retired in July after signing a one-day contract with the team. He now joins Rod Brind’Amour (17), Ron Francis (10) and Glen Wesley (2) in the rafters.

Eric Staal’s iconic No. 12 has been raised to the rafters in Raleigh. Ahead of Sunday’s contest versus the Anaheim Ducks, the Carolina Hurricanes recognized their former captain by raising his jersey number to the rafters at the Lenovo Center.

The Carolina Hurricanes retired Eric Staal’s jersey Sunday, then put him to work. Staal was the siren sounder at the Lenovo Center as the Canes took the ice to face the Anaheim Ducks.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team’s game against ...

The Carolina Hurricanes took to the road for a midweek road trip, taking on the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars in a central division back-to-back affair.