Corey Perry Ignites Kings’ Season with Veteran Magic
It’s been quite the story in Los Angeles — Corey Perry, a former long-time Anaheim Duck and ex-Montreal Canadien, is now wearing black and silver, and surprisingly, he’s on fire with his new team, the LA Kings. At 40 years old, Perry was signed over the summer to a one-year, $2 million deal — a move that raised more than a few eyebrows, especially among fans who had spent years booing him as a Duck. But the veteran forward has wasted no time turning those boos into cheers.
After missing the start of the season due to injury, Perry returned to the lineup and immediately started making an impact. In just five games, he’s not only been a point-per-game player with three goals and two assists, but he’s also brought an edge and leadership that the Kings clearly needed. His recent stretch of performances has been vintage Corey Perry — relentless in front of the net, tough in the corners, and smart with the puck.
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One of his standout moments came against the San Jose Sharks, where Perry scored a classic “Perry-style” goal — crashing the net, finding a loose puck, and jamming it across the line to open the scoring. Later, he set up a key 2-on-1 play and screened the goaltender to help Drew Doughty net his first goal of the season. It was the kind of gritty, effective game that’s made Perry a legend in those tough scoring areas right in front of the crease.
After that win, Doughty couldn’t help but say, “I told everyone this was going to happen.” He credited Perry for his leadership and for showing younger players how to battle in the dirty areas — a part of the game many shy away from. Head Coach Jim Hiller echoed that sentiment, calling Perry’s instincts “special” and praising his ability to find the puck and make things happen around the net.
Perry’s influence goes beyond the scoresheet. His experience — including a career that’s seen him play in multiple Stanley Cup Finals — is rubbing off on his teammates. Captain Anze Kopitar mentioned how valuable Perry’s professionalism and preparation have been for the younger guys in the room. Even players who once competed fiercely against him are now learning from him.
Since Perry’s return, the Kings have flipped their season around — going from a sluggish 1-3-2 start to a strong 4-0-1 run, climbing right back into playoff contention. His timing couldn’t have been better.
Sure, some LA fans are still adjusting to cheering for a player they once loved to hate, but as Perry keeps delivering clutch performances, that’s changing quickly. He’s proving that age is just a number, and his knack for “finding a way” — to score, to win, to lead — is exactly what the Kings needed. Corey Perry might not be turning back the clock, but he’s definitely turning heads in Los Angeles.
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