The 39-year-old forward hadn't seen any action since Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round against the Vancouver Canucks, but returned in a big way to help his team square the series at two games apiece.
But Perry silenced the doubters when he assisted on Ryan McLeod's goal, helping the Oilers bounce back after falling behind 2-0. It was his first point of the playoffs, showing that he still has what it takes to contribute when it matters most. It also started a scoring spree of five unanswered goals for Edmonton.
The Oilers went on to win the game 5-2, thanks in part to Perry's unexpected impact. It just goes to show that you can never count out a seasoned veteran like Perry, even when the odds are stacked against him.
