During the 2020-21 season, the Canadiens reached the Stanley Cup Final, and Corey Perry showed everyone that he still had a lot of value.
Since then, much has changed. He lost in the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year with a third different team in 2022, and his current season has been full of ups and downs.
Currently with the Oilers, Perry can truly make a difference in crucial games like tonight's. The Oilers cannot afford to lose, and Perry would be an important asset.
However, the coach seems to see it differently, as Perry might be sidelined for the game. Frank Seravalli just mentioned this.
