Kings' Corey Perry: Shifts to injured reserve Monday
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Perry (knee) was put on injured reserve Monday, PuckPedia reports.
Perry sustained a knee injury Sept. 12 while on the ice ahead of training camp, and he underwent surgery the following day. It's unclear how he's progressing in his recovery, but if his original recovery timeline of 6-8 weeks goes as planned, the veteran winger might be able to make his debut with the Kings sometime in late October.
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Kings' Corey Perry: Undergoes knee surgery
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Perry had knee surgery Friday and will be out of action for 6-8 weeks.
Perry suffered the knee injury while skating Friday and quickly went under the knife. The 40-year-old veteran was expected to start the season on the fourth line after signing with the Kings while seeing second unit power-play time. Perry will miss 3-5 weeks of regular-season action while recovering. He had 19 goals and 11 assists in 81 regular-season games with Edmonton in 2024-25 and was outstanding in the playoffs, garnering 10 goals and four helpers across 22 contests.
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Kings' Corey Perry: Sustains injury Friday
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Perry (undisclosed) was injured while skating Friday and an update on his status may not be available before the Kings open their training camp, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
There were no specifics regarding the nature and severity of Perry's injury. The 40-year-old winger signed a one-year contract in July and is expected to fill a fourth-line role for the Kings this season.
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Kings' Corey Perry: Going to LA
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Perry agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Kings on Tuesday
Perry can earn up to an additional $2 million in performance bonuses. As a member of the Oilers in 2024-25, he had 19 goals and 30 points in 81 regular-season outings before adding 10 tallies and four assists in 22 playoff contests. The 40-year-old forward will be a middle-six option for the Kings in 2025-26.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Scores in Game 5 loss
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Perry scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Perry has scored five times and added two assists over his last seven games. He brought the Oilers within two goals late in the third period, but that was where their comeback effort ended. Perry is up to 10 goals, four assists, 38 shots on net, 33 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 21 playoff appearances.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Forces overtime Friday
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Perry scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Perry scored the latest game-tying goal in Stanley Cup Finals history, tallying at 19:42 of the third period to send this contest to overtime. He's earned three goals and two assists during his active four-game point streak. Perry continues to defy his age, racking up eight goals, 12 points, 26 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-3 rating through 18 playoff contests while seeing top-six minutes.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Helps out on power play
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Perry logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two hits and four PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Perry took both penalties in the first period. He made up for the misdeeds by helping out on Leon Draisaitl's game-winner 19:29 into overtime. It continues a fantastic run for the 40-year-old Perry this postseason. The winger has earned 11 points, 23 shots on net, 28 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating across 17 playoff outings. He'll likely spend this series on the top line alongside Connor McDavid as a replacement for Zach Hyman (wrist).
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Productive on top line with McDavid
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Perry scored a goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 5.
Perry gave the Oilers a 1-0 lead on the power play at 2:31 of the first period. It was Edmonton's first shot of the game. Perry has also stepped onto the first line due to Zach Hyman's (arm) absence, and that means an even-strength gig with Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It's likely Perry's best offensive opportunity since his Ducks days. Perry has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games and 10 points, including seven snipes, in 16 games in the playoffs. Those seven goals are the most by a player age 39 or older (at the start of the playoffs) in a single postseason. Perry had been tied with four players: Teemu Selanne (2011; Ducks), Mark Recchi (2010; Bruins), Ron Francis (2002; Hurricanes) and Jean Beliveau (1971; Canadiens). Perry turned 40 on May 16.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Collects two power-play points
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Perry scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and levied four hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Perry had gone five games without a point, a stretch that corresponded with his move off the top line. The 40-year-old winger has still put together a strong postseason, earning six goals and three assists over 15 contests. He's added 19 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-4 rating in the playoffs while moving around the lineup and seeing steady power-play usage.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Still loving top-line life
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Perry scored twice on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Perry had the first two goals of Game 3, giving him three tallies and an assist over three outings in the second round. The veteran winger has been thriving in a top-line role alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Perry has earned five goals, two assists, 14 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating over nine playoff appearances.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Generates assist in overtime win
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Perry logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.
Perry helped out on Leon Draisaitl's game-winner at 15:20 of overtime. The helper was Perry's fifth point in eight playoff contests. The 39-year-old winger continues to be impactful in a top-line role for the Oilers, which has allowed him to be a major factor on offense. He's added 11 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-6 rating through eight playoff appearances.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Tickles twine in win
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Perry scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Perry buried a feed from Connor McDavid at 16:26 of the first period to get the Oilers on the board. This was the start of their comeback effort in the series-opening win. Perry has provided three goals, one assist, eight shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-5 rating over seven playoff outings. He's still seeing somewhat limited minutes, but he's getting most of his even-strength and power-play shifts alongside McDavid, so Perry is in a good position to be a regular contributor on offense.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Pair of power-play points in win
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Perry scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and added four hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings in Game 4.
Both of Perry's points came on the power play. He got the Oilers on the board at 4:11 of the second period and set up Leon Draisaitl's game-winner in overtime. Perry has four points, five shots on net, seven hits and a plus-5 rating over four playoff appearances despite primarily featuring in a bottom-six role. He was on the top power-play unit Sunday, and he'll have a bit more fantasy value if he sticks in that spot.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Goal, assist in Game 1 defeat
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Perry recorded a goal, an assist and two hits in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Kings in Game 1.
Perry found the back of the net with his lone shot of the game and also showed physicality, although that can be expected considering all the postseason experience the 39-year-old has. Perry isn't likely to be among the go-to scoring options for Edmonton, but he did post solid numbers in the regular season. His 30 points (19 goals, 11 assists) across 81 appearances were his best output since the 2021-22 campaign, when he finished with 40 points in 82 games.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Fills empty cage
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Perry scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.
Perry has earned five points, 19 PIM, 12 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over the last six games. He's been a valuable veteran for the Oilers to have during a late-season injury crisis, as he's stepped up into a larger role -- he led all Edmonton forwards with 17:37 of ice time Wednesday. The winger finished the regular season at 19 goals, 30 points, 100 shots on net, 61 PIM and a plus-12 rating across 81 appearances.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: One of each Sunday
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Perry scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Perry has earned four points over the last four games while playing in an elevated role to help the Oilers cover multiple injuries. The 39-year-old set up Adam Henrique's game-winning tally in the second period before adding an insurance marker of his own in the third. Perry has 18 goals, 29 points, 96 shots on net, 35 hits, 49 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 79 appearances for his most productive campaign in the last three years.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Nets game-winner on power play
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Perry scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Perry snapped a seven-game goal drought at a great time, giving the Oilers a 3-2 lead 7:32 into the third period. The 39-year-old has two points over his last three games and is up to 17 goals, 27 points (seven on the power play), 94 shots on net, 32 hits, 49 PIM and a plus-9 rating across 78 appearances. He should continue to be a regular with the man advantage until the Oilers get some of their forwards back in action.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Nabs assist Monday
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Perry recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.
Perry got on the scoresheet versus his former team, snapping a five-game point drought. The 39-year-old has played in an elevated role at times while the Oilers deal with a rash of injuries late in the season, but it hasn't led to much extra production for Perry. He's now at 16 goals, 10 assists, 89 shots on net, 42 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 76 outings overall.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Produces two power-play points
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Perry scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
Perry set the Oilers on the comeback trail with a goal 9:30 into the third period. He also set up an Adam Henrique tally a few minutes later, but the rally ultimately fell short. Perry had not recorded a multi-point effort since Feb. 7 versus the Avalanche, and his helper Wednesday was his first since Jan. 23 against the Canucks. The 39-year-old winger is at 16 goals, 25 points, 82 shots on net, 40 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 70 appearances, mainly in a bottom-six role.
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Oilers' Corey Perry: Converts on power play
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Perry scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
Perry got a look with the first power-play unit and cashed in at 19:17 of the first period. He's scored three times over eight games in March, and while he's trending up for now, he's mainly been limited to bottom-six usage for much of the season. The Oilers will continue to shuffle wingers at times when they need to spark the offense, as they did Sunday after scoring just six goals over the previous three contests. Perry has 15 goals, 23 points, 79 shots on net and 38 PIM across 66 appearances in 2024-25.
