The Ducks' Corey Perry celebrates after scoring on Flyers' goaltender Steve Mason during the shootout of Anaheim's 5-4 victory over Philadelphia Wednesday night Dec. 3, 2014 at the Honda Center. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Kevin Sullivan)
December 09, 2014 - 11:46 AM
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry will be out for three to four weeks with a knee injury.
The NHL-leading Ducks announced the prognosis Tuesday for the 2011 NHL MVP.
Perry was injured when Wild defenceman Keith Ballard hit him with a low hip check during the Ducks' 5-4 win at Minnesota last Friday.
Perry leads the Ducks with 14 goals despite missing six games with mumps last month. He has 22 points in 23 games.
A long-term injury is unusual for the durable Perry, who had 43 goals and 39 assists last season. The former 50-goal scorer has missed just 11 games in the previous six seasons combined.
Perry will miss his eighth game this season when Anaheim hosts Edmonton on Wednesday.
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