NHL Playoffs Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes

Eric Staal has not gone this long without a goal since the beginning of 2009. (AP Images)"]

If the All-Star center doesn't start producing soon, he might have to wait that long before his next chance to score.

As Staal goes in this postseason, so go the Carolina Hurricanes. They've have won all seven playoff games in which he has scored a goal, and are 1-9 when he doesn't.

One reason the Hurricanes enter tonight's Game 4 in danger of being swept out of the Eastern Conference final by the Pittsburgh Penguins is the lack of production from their franchise player.

The Penguins' stars, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, have taken over the series, combining for 14 points and eight of their team's 16 goals.

Staal, on the other hand, has been held to just one assist in the series, and has gone six games without a goal since he had two in Game 4 against Boston. Be sure to get your NHL Playoffs odds in the Bodog Sportsbook now.