The Oilers veteran was asked about what winning takes after the team defeated the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 on Thursday. The team lost their previous matchup to the Sabres 3-2 in a shootout earlier this month.
Perry, of course, joined the Oilers earlier this year after the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for an off-ice incident. He has proven to be a valuable piece of the Oilers offense, potting 10 goals and scoring 18 points in 40 games with the team, including a 3rd period tally last night.
The goal was not enough as the Oilers would eventually fall 6-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, it did showcase his abilities as a leader both on and off the ice. The tally did help makes the game more interesting after Leon Draisaitl added a goal late to make it a 5-3 game. However, Auston Matthews would ice the game with his 58th goal of the season on the empty net.
Perry and the Oilers will look to bounce back quickly as they take on the Ottawa Senators tomorrow. While the game is a second half of a back-to-back, the much easier competition should give the Oilers a good chance to secure two more points.
Source: Corey Perry Calls Out His Edmonton Oilers Teammates
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24 MARS | 111 ANSWERS Corey Perry Throws His Teammates Under The Bus How far do you think Corey Perry and the Edmonton Oilers will go in the playoffs this year? | ||
1st round exit | 31 | 27.9 % |
2nd round exit | 43 | 38.7 % |
Conference finals | 24 | 21.6 % |
Stanley Cup Finals | 13 | 11.7 % |
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