Winning a Stanley Cup is no easy feat, and there are plenty of top players who have never not only never held the most coveted trophy in hockey, but who never even got the chance to play in a championship.
Not so with Corey Perry.
The Edmonton forward made history this playoff season, becoming the first player to reach the Stanley Cup Final with five different teams. Perry will be playing in his first championship series with the Oilers, having previously appeared in the finals with the Ducks, Stars, Canadiens and Lightning.
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Certain players get the chance to play for a title multiple times, usually while playing for one club, some even play twice for two different organizations, but no one has ever done what Perry has done this season.
Perry has been to the Stanley Cup Finals quite a few times over the years, but how successful has he been in the series? Here we take a look at the veteran’s Stanley Cup Finals history and how many championships he has won so far.
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Does Corey Perry have a Stanley Cup?
Perry may be best known for his recent loss in the Stanley Cup Final, but his name is already inscribed on Lord Stanley’s Cup.
In just his second year in the league, the winger was a vital part of the Ducks’ Stanley Cup victory in 2007. At just 22 years old, Perry helped lead Anaheim to a five-game victory over Ottawa in the final series to hoist the Cup.
In his prime, he was a legitimate winger and goal scorer who played the most minutes for Anaheim. Perry appeared in 21 games for the Ducks during their championship run, scoring six goals and 15 points.
How many Stanley Cups has Corey Perry won?
The win with the Ducks was Perry’s only Stanley Cup and just one more during his lengthy NHL career.
Perry is 1-3 in Stanley Cup Finals appearances in his career.
Corey Perry loses the Stanley Cup
2020 Stars vs Lightning
By the time Perry returned for the Finals, he was no longer the dynamic offensive weapon he had been. The Ducks bought out his contract after the 2018-19 season, making the forward a free agent. He signed a one-year deal with the Stars in the summer of 2019.
Perry, a reserve player for the Stars, was part of the Dallas team that reached the finals in the bubble playoffs in 2020. He scored nine points in 27 games, with his biggest playoff moment coming when he scored in overtime in Game 5 of the finals to keep the Stars’ season alive.
However, Dallas lost to Tampa Bay in six games.
2021 Canadiens vs Lightning
After his one-year contract with the Stars expired, the team opted not to re-sign him, and the Canadiens took advantage, signing the veteran to a one-year deal.
In Montreal, Perry was not initially in the lineup but was moved into a bottom-six role. The Canadiens managed to finish last in the North Division and then began an incredible run to the Finals. After recording just 12 points in 49 regular season games, Perry recorded 10 points in 22 playoff games. However, the Lightning defeated his team again, this time in five games.
The Canadiens decided not to re-sign Perry – he wanted a two-year contract, but then-general manager Marc Bergevin didn’t agree – and as a result, Perry left the team as a free agent.
2022 Lightning vs. Avalanche
If you can’t beat them, join them. That was Perry’s idea in the 2021 offseason. After two straight losses to the Lightning in the Finals, the veteran signed a two-year contract with Tampa Bay to join the defending champions as they look to win their third straight championship.
Perry once again found himself in a bottom-six role, shuttling between the third and fourth lines for Jon Cooper’s squad. He was incredibly effective in the 2022 playoffs, recording six goals and 11 points in 23 games. His six goals ranked fourth on the team, behind standouts Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Ondrej Palat.
Unfortunately, Perry suffered his third straight loss in the Stanley Cup Finals as the Avalanche defeated the defending champions in six games, denying the Lightning a historic chance to win their third consecutive championship, and Perry once again went home without the Cup.
