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Corey Perry Reveals More Details on Speech That Saved Oilers

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 3:56 PM ET

The Edmonton Oilers may have saved themselves in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The team trailed Florida 3-0 after the first period, and were staring a 3-1 series deficit in the face.

But instead of folding, Edmonton dug deep and was able to rally for an impressive overtime win. However, it was revealed that veteran Corey Perry was a major force behind the comeback.

Perry had a fiery speech to his teammates during the intermission after the first period, and it seemed to spark something. After the game, Perry revealed more about what was said.

"Well, it wasn't wisdom. It was just honesty," said Perry of his speech, which helped motivate the Oilers to a 5-4 overtime win against the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday. "I mean, we just had to realize where we were at the moment and just kind of look ourselves in the mirror and how we were playing, what we were doing. It's pretty much all it was."

The veteran has been around for a long time, and he has seen his share of disappointment in the Stanley Cup Final. But Perry also knows what it takes to win a title, having done so with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.

Perry isn't the same player that he once was, but he has been very productive for Edmonton. Sometimes players are in the right spot at the right time, and for Edmonton, that was Perry in Game 4.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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