There are plenty of questions heading into the Anaheim Ducks’ upcoming series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Bruce Boudreau’s putting a big one to rest, as he told the OC Register that he’s sure that Corey Perry will play in Game 1.
Boudreau said as much even as Perry skips a skating session or two.
“With the time we have off, there’s no rush to get Corey Perry back on the ice,” Boudreau said. “He’s going to get a couple practices before the game and he’s going to play Sunday. There’s no doubt in our minds about that.”
Many had their doubts considering how he left the ice in Game 5 against the Calgary Flames:
He looked tentative when he returned. Of course, he also scored the goal to send them to round three:
Now, Boudreau didn’t say that Perry will be 100 percent, but many would argue that few are at full-strength during this time of year.