Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Corey Perry

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Corey Perry made an impact.

Corey Perry is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently a winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Renowned for his scoring ability and agitating style, Perry spent the first 14 years of his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks, winning the Stanley Cup in 2007. He has also played for the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.

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1994: Last Knight to Reach 100 Points

In the 2003-04 season, Corey Perry became the first Knight to reach 100 points in a season since Jason Allison did so in 1994.

1998: Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy

At the end of the 2010–11 season, Perry became the first Ducks player to win the Hart Trophy and the first Ducks player to win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy since Teemu Selänne in 1998–99.

2001: Led Petes to Victory in OHL Cup

In 2001, Corey Perry led his Peterborough Minor Petes to victory in the inaugural OHL Cup Bantam AAA championship held in Peterborough, scoring 73 goals in 67 games.

2001: Drafted by the London Knights

In 2001, after a standout minor hockey career, Corey Perry was drafted fifth overall into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) by the London Knights in the Priority Draft.

2003: Potential Trade to Oilers Falls Through

During the 2003-04 season, a trade that would have sent Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers for Mike Comrie fell through due to a salary dispute with Comrie.

2003: Drafted by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

In 2003, Corey Perry was drafted in the first round, 28th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the NHL entry draft.

2003: Selected in the NHL Entry Draft

In 2003, Corey Perry was selected 28th overall in the NHL entry draft by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

2004: Scored a Junior Career High 130 Points

In the 2004-05 season, Corey Perry scored a junior career-high 130 points in 60 games. He also captured the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions, en route to a Memorial Cup championship.

October 10, 2005: First Career Goal

On October 10, 2005, Corey Perry scored his first career goal against the Edmonton Oilers, also managing to score a point in each of his first four career games.

2005: Canada wins gold at World Junior Championship

In 2005, Corey Perry helped lead the Canada junior team to a gold medal in the World Junior Championship, playing alongside Sidney Crosby and Patrice Bergeron.

2005: 2005 Memorial Cup Win

In 2005, Corey Perry's younger brother, Adam, played alongside him on the London Knights' Memorial Cup-winning team.

January 28, 2006: First Career Multi-Goal Game

On January 28, 2006, Corey Perry recorded his first career multi-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings.

2006: Improved to 44 Points in Sophomore Season

In the 2006-07 season, Corey Perry improved to 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in all 82 games, playing with Ryan Getzlaf and Dustin Penner on a combination dubbed the "Kid Line".

2007: Previous Stanley Cup win

Following up on the previous year's success, the 2007-08 season saw the Stanley Cup champion Ducks unable to replicate their playoff success.

2007: Won Stanley Cup with Anaheim Ducks

In 2007, Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup while playing with the Anaheim Ducks.

January 4, 2008: Second Fastest Goal Scored By a Duck

On January 4, 2008, Corey Perry scored a goal just 16 seconds into the game against the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the second-fastest goal ever scored by a Duck.

July 1, 2008: Signed Contract Extension

On July 1, 2008, Corey Perry signed a five-year, $26.625 million contract extension with the Ducks.

November 1, 2008: Recorded Five Points

On November 1, 2008, Corey Perry recorded five points in a game against the Vancouver Canucks, four of which were assists, a career-high.

2008: Recorded 29 Goals and 25 Assists

In 2008, Corey Perry recorded 29 goals and 25 assists.

January 3, 2009: Suspended Four Games

On January 3, 2009, Corey Perry was suspended for four games by the NHL after elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux during the third period of a game on January 2.

December 4, 2009: Point Streak Ends

Corey Perry's 19-game point streak ended on December 4, 2009, against the Dallas Stars.

December 30, 2009: Perry selected for 2010 Winter Olympics

On December 30, 2009, Corey Perry was selected to play for the Canada senior team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

2009: Named to NHL All-Star Game

In 2009, Corey Perry improved to 72 points and was named to his first NHL All-Star Game.

April 16, 2010: Perry named to Canada for participation in the 2010 World Championship

On April 16, 2010, Corey Perry was named to Canada for participation in the 2010 World Championship.

2010: Scored 27 Goals and Had 49 Assists

In 2010, Corey Perry scored 27 goals and had 49 assists.

2010: Won Gold Medal at Winter Olympics

In 2010, Corey Perry won a gold medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics.

2010: 2010 Winter Olympics

In 2010, during the Winter Olympics, Corey Perry played a key role in Canada's victory over Norway, scoring one goal in an 8-0 win. He also scored twice in the quarterfinals against Russia, contributing to a 7-3 victory. In the gold medal game against the United States, Perry scored Canada's second goal, helping them secure a 3-2 win after overtime.

2010: Start of Career Year

The 2010-11 season would be a career year for Corey Perry.

March 9, 2011: Surpassed Career-High Goal Tally

On March 9, 2011, Corey Perry surpassed his previous career-high, single-season goal tally, scoring his 32nd and 33rd goal of the season against the New York Rangers.

2011: Early Season Struggles

During the 2011–12 season, Perry struggled early in the season, along with the rest of the team.

2011: Won Hart Memorial Trophy

In 2011, Corey Perry won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player for the 2010–11 season, also leading the NHL with 50 goals.

2012: Named to NHL All-Star Game

In 2012, despite an off-year, Corey Perry was named to the NHL All-Star Game.

2012: Ducks miss playoffs

In 2012-13 season, the Anaheim Ducks failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

2012: 2012-13 NHL Season

In the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, Corey Perry and the Anaheim Ducks started strong, but Perry initially struggled to score. Later in the season, he improved, finishing with 15 goals and 21 assists. During the 2012-13 season, Perry received a four-game suspension for a late hit to the head of Jason Zucker.

March 18, 2013: Perry signs contract extension with the Ducks

On March 18, 2013, Corey Perry signed an eight-year, $69 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.

2013: Perry's successful 2013-14 season

In the 2013–14 season, Corey Perry achieved 43 goals, 39 assists, and 82 points in 81 games, contributing to the Anaheim Ducks' Pacific Division title. He was also the runner-up for the Rocket Richard Trophy during the 2013-14 season.

2014: 2014 Winter Olympics Gold Medal

In 2014, Corey Perry contributed one assist in Canada's six games, helping the team secure a gold medal victory at the Winter Olympics against Sweden.

2014: Won Another Gold Medal at Winter Olympics

In 2014, Corey Perry won another gold medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics.

2015: Perry scores 34 goals during the 2015-16 season

In the 2015-16 season, Corey Perry scored 34 goals.

2016: Won Gold at World Championship

In 2016, Corey Perry captained Canada to gold at the World Championship, becoming a member of the Triple Gold Club.

2016: 2016 World Championship Gold Medal

In 2016, Corey Perry served as captain for Canada at the World Championship, leading the team to a gold medal finish.

2016: Perry named to 2016 NHL All-Star Game

In 2016, Corey Perry was named to his fourth All-Star Game, joining teammate John Gibson at the 2016 NHL All-Star Game.

2016: Perry's goal production declines during the 2016-17 season

In the 2016–17 season, Corey Perry's goal production declined from 34 goals in 2015–16 to 19 goals.

2016: Perry's most goals since 2016-17 season

In the 2021-22 season, Perry scored 19 goals, his most since the 2016-17 season with Anaheim.

2017: Perry's goal production declines during the 2017-18 season

In the 2017-18 season, Corey Perry's goal production further declined, falling to 17 goals.

September 26, 2018: Perry ruled out for five months due to injury

On September 26, 2018, Corey Perry was sidelined for five months following surgery for a torn meniscus and MCL injury.

February 2, 2019: Perry returns to the ice

On February 2, 2019, Corey Perry made his season debut in a 9-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets after recovering from a torn meniscus and MCL injury.

June 19, 2019: Perry's tenure with the Ducks ends after buyout

On June 19, 2019, Corey Perry's 14-year career with the Anaheim Ducks concluded when he was bought out from his contract, making him a free agent.

July 1, 2019: Perry signs with the Dallas Stars

On July 1, 2019, Corey Perry signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Dallas Stars on the opening day of free agency.

January 1, 2020: Perry receives game misconduct and suspension

On January 1, 2020, during the 2020 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, Corey Perry received a game misconduct for elbowing Ryan Ellis. He was then suspended for five games on January 3.

December 28, 2020: Perry signs with the Montreal Canadiens

On December 28, 2020, Corey Perry signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

2020: Stars reach Stanley Cup Final

In 2020, Corey Perry contributed to the Dallas Stars' playoff run, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final, where they ultimately lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2020: Lost Stanley Cup Finals to Tampa Bay Lightning

In 2020, during his one-year campaign with the Dallas Stars, Corey Perry lost in the Stanley Cup Finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

January 11, 2021: Perry assigned to taxi squad

On January 11, 2021, Corey Perry was waived by the Montreal Canadiens to be placed on the team's taxi squad.

July 29, 2021: Perry signs with Tampa Bay Lightning

On July 29, 2021, Corey Perry signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2021: Canadiens reach Stanley Cup Final

In 2021, Corey Perry's Montreal Canadiens made a surprising playoff run to the Stanley Cup Final, ultimately losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Perry faced scrutiny for an incident involving John Tavares in the first round.

2021: Lost Consecutive Stanley Cup Finals to Tampa Bay Lightning

In 2021, while with the Montreal Canadiens, Corey Perry lost consecutive Stanley Cup Finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

February 23, 2022: Perry scores 400th NHL goal

On February 23, 2022, Corey Perry scored his 400th NHL goal in a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

2022: Perry records 25 points in 2022-23 season

During the 2022–23 season, Corey Perry recorded 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points in 81 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2022: Lightning reach Stanley Cup Final

In 2022, Corey Perry's Tampa Bay Lightning made it to the Stanley Cup Final, marking Perry's third consecutive appearance with a different team, but ultimately lost to the Colorado Avalanche.

2022: Lost Third Straight Final Series with Third Different Team

In 2022, after joining the Lightning, Corey Perry lost a third straight Final series, becoming the first player in NHL history to lose three consecutive Final series with three different teams.

June 29, 2023: Tampa Bay trades negotiation rights for Perry to Chicago

On June 29, 2023, the Tampa Bay Lightning traded the negotiation rights for Corey Perry to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft pick.

January 22, 2024: Perry signed to one-year contract by Edmonton Oilers

On January 22, 2024, Corey Perry signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

July 1, 2024: Perry Re-Signs with the Oilers

On July 1, 2024, Corey Perry re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

2024: Lost Fourth Stanley Cup Final Series

In 2024, Corey Perry reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Edmonton Oilers, marking his fifth final appearance, and lost, becoming the first player in NHL history to reach the Final with five different franchises, and the first player in NHL history to lose four Final series with four different teams.

2024: Perry's contract terminated by the Blackhawks

In 2024, Corey Perry's contract with the Chicago Blackhawks was terminated following an internal investigation into unacceptable conduct. He was promptly signed to a one-year contract for the 2023-24 season.

May 29, 2025: Oilers returned to Stanley Cup Final

On May 29, 2025, the Oilers returned to the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row.

July 1, 2025: Perry signs with the Los Angeles Kings

On July 1, 2025, Corey Perry signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings as a free agent from the Oilers.

2025: Lost Fifth Stanley Cup Final Series

In 2025, Corey Perry reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Edmonton Oilers for a sixth time, but lost again, continuing the record.

March 6, 2026: Lightning re-acquire Perry from the Kings

On March 6, 2026, at the trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Lightning re-acquired Corey Perry from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a second round draft pick.