The secret to Corey Perry's continued playoff success

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DALLAS -- Imagine having a career that's so strong that you're not even aware that your next goal further enhances your Hall of Fame résumé.

That's Corey Perry at the moment -- and here's why. His five goals during the 2025 playoffs have placed him in a tie for the second-most goals among the Edmonton Oilers. It further reinforces the narrative that the Oilers might be the deepest of the four remaining teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

It does something else too. Although each of his five goals has come with its own sense of significance, Perry's next playoff goal will be even more special, because he'll be tied with the legendary Jean Béliveau for the most postseason…