Nikolaj Ehlers returned to the place he called home for 10 seasons when the Hurricanes visited the Jets on Friday evening.

Eric Comrie replaced star Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes. Hellebuyck, who is undergoing arthroscopic surgery for a knee problem, is expected to be out four to six weeks.

Forward Jordan Staal scored 16 seconds into Friday's contest, matching the third-fastest goal to start a road game in Hurricanes team history (since relocation). Staal also owns the record for scoring in that scenario with his marker 12 seconds into Carolina's win over LA on Oct. 18 of this year.

Team Captain, Jordan Staal scored twice and Brandon Bussi held the fort in goal to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. The win improves the team’s record to 14-5-2 and keeps them at first in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference.

The Carolina Hurricanes traveled to Manitoba to take on the Winnipeg Jets in their first of two meetings within the next seven days. The Hurricanes were looking to carry their point streak to five games.

The No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes (13-5-2), visit the Western Conference's fourth-ranked squad, the Winnipeg Jets (12-7), on Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre. The outing airs on ESPN+.

We break down this week's Jets news as Brad Lambert's trade request became a hot-button issue, and an injury sidelined Connor Hellebuyck.

Morgan Geekie's game-winning goal gave him 16 for the season, tying him with Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon for the league lead.