It’s not easy winning a Stanley Cup. There are plenty of elite players who not only never hoisted hockey’s most coveted trophy, but also never got the chance to play for a championship.
That’s not the case with Corey Perry.
The Edmonton forward made history this postseason, becoming the first player ever to reach the Stanley Cup Final with five different teams. Perry is making his first championship series appearance with the Oilers and previously played in a final with the Ducks, Stars, Canadiens, and Lightning.
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While certain players get the chance to play multiple times for a title, it typically comes while playing on one club. Some may make it twice with two different organizations, but no one has done what Perry has accomplished this season.
Perry may have frequented the Stanley Cup Final in years past, but how successful is he in those series? Here’s a look at the veteran’s history in the Stanley Cup Final and how many championships he has on his resume.
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Does Corey Perry have a Stanley Cup?
Perry might be best remembered for falling short in recent Stanley Cup Finals. However, his name is already etched onto Lord Stanley’s Cup.
In his second year in the league, the winger was an integral part of the Ducks’ 2007 Stanley Cup win. At just 22, Perry was able to lift the Cup, with Anaheim defeating Ottawa in five games during the final series.
In his prime, he was a bona fide goal-scoring winger, getting top minutes for Anaheim. During that championship run, Perry had six goals and 15 points in 21 games for the Ducks.
How many Stanley Cups has Corey Perry won?
That win with the Ducks is the only Stanley Cup Perry has won, giving him just one in his lengthy NHL career.
In total, Perry is 1-3 in Stanley Cup Final appearances in his career.
Corey Perry Stanley Cup losses
2020 Stars vs. Lightning
By the time Perry got back to the final, he was no longer the dynamic offensive weapon he used to be. The Ducks had bought out his contract after the 2018-19 season, letting the forward hit free agency. He signed a one-year deal with the Stars in the summer of 2019.
Playing in more of a depth role with the Stars, Perry was part of the Dallas team that made a run to the finals during the 2020 bubble playoffs. He contributed nine points in 27 games, with his biggest moment of the playoffs coming in Game 5 of the finals when he scored in overtime to keep the Stars’ season alive.
However, Dallas fell in six games to Tampa Bay.
2021 Canadiens vs. Lightning
After his one-year deal with the Stars expired, the team elected not to re-sign him. The Canadiens took advantage, inking the veteran to a one-year deal.
With Montreal, Perry initially was not a part of the lineup, but he worked his way into a bottom-six role. The Canadiens managed to get the last spot in the North Division and then began their shocking run to the finals. After recording just 12 points in 49 regular season games, Perry registered 10 points in 22 playoff games. However, the Lightning bested his squad again, this time in five games.
The Canadiens decided not to re-sign Perry, who wanted a two-year contract that then-GM Marc Bergevin wasn’t willing to offer. As a result, he left in free agency.
2022 Lightning vs. Avalanche
If you can’t beat them, join them. That was Perry’s idea in the 2021 offseason. After falling to the Lightning twice in a row in the finals, the veteran inked a two-year deal with Tampa Bay, joining the defending champions on their quest for a three-peat.
Once again, Perry found himself in a bottom-six role, bouncing between the third and fourth line for Jon Cooper’s team. He was incredibly effective during the 2022 postseason, recording six goals and 11 points in 23 games. His six goals ranked fourth on the team for the run, only behind standouts Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and Ondrej Palat.
Unfortunately for Perry, he suffered a third consecutive Stanley Cup Final loss when the Avalanche bested the back-to-back titleholders in six games. The Lightning lost out on the chance to make a historic three-peat, and Perry went home Cup-less yet again.
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