In his 20th season, Corey Perry has reached the Stanley Cup Final for a fifth time, becoming the first player in NHL history to do so with five different teams. The Edmonton Oilers advanced past the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals to secure their spot in the championship round.
Throughout his career, Perry has amassed an impressive record as a four-time All-Star and winner of the 2010-11 Hart Memorial Trophy. Prior to joining the Oilers, he made it to the Stanley Cup Final with the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
During his time with the Anaheim Ducks, Perry became a notorious rival of the San Jose Sharks. The intense rivalry between the two teams often saw Perry accumulating penalty minutes while also racking up goals and assists. His history with the Sharks includes controversial hits, penalty minutes, goals, and assists.
Perry’s arrival in Edmonton has added another layer of intrigue to his legacy as he continues to rack up points against San Jose fans will undoubtedly be mixed among Sharks fans. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 94 penalty minutes, 28 goals, and 26 assists in 75 games against San Jose. His stats rank among the highest in league history behind only those against Utah Hockey Club.
As the Edmonton Oilers gear up to face off against Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, San Jose fans now have a team to root for and against thanks to Perry’s arrival in Edmonton
