Jordan Staal News: Slated to return

Staal (illness) is set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Flames, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Staal has missed the last three games, marking his first three absences of the season. Prior to his departure from the lineup, the 37-year-old had four goals in the last three games and seven goals through 21 games overall. Staal will likely center Carolina's third line Sunday against the Flames.