WATCH: Corey Perry and Parker Wotherspoon exchange big punches in spirited tilt

Modified Feb 22, 2024 10:37 GMT

Edmonton Oilers' Corey Perry and Parker Wotherspoon of the Boston Bruins got involved in a spirited tilt during Wednesday's clash at Rogers Place.

Things heated up during the second period, when the Oilers were trailing 3-1. Perry and Wotherspoon really went at it near the boards, exchanging some big punches and showing a lot of intensity and determination.

Neither of the players went down, and the linesman eventually intervened to stop the tussle.

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The first period of the game ended with a 1-1 scoreline. In the second period, the Boston Bruins scored thrice to give the visitors a 4-2 lead. The Oilers are trailing the Bruins by two goals after the end of the second period.

Corey Perry joined the Edmonton Oilers last month after signing a one-year contract with the club. The 38-year-old veteran has played nine games for Edmonton.

How many times has Corey Perry fought in his NHL career?

Corey Perry has earned the reputation of being one of the hardest opponents to play against in the league, and that also makes him one of the most disliked opponents in the league.

The 38-year-old 6-foot-3, 208-pound forward was the 28th overall pick for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2003 NHL draft. He's into his 19th season in the league. According to HockeyFights, the veteran forward has been involved in more than 30 fights in his long career.

Since signing for the Edmonton Oilers, Perry has fought twice, which includes bouts against Parker Wotherpoon of the Boston Bruins and Marco Scandella of the St. Louis Blues.