Corey Perry Named NHL's Most Valuable Player

By - Kris Fletcher

On Wednesday, Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player.

Perry led the league with 50 goals and scored a career-best 98 points. He also led the league with 21 third-period goals and 28 road goals, while tying for the league lead in game-winning goals with 11.

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His 50 goals were the most by a Ducks player since Teemu Selanne scored 52 during the 1997-98 season.

"Congratulations to Corey Perry on this tremendous accomplishment," Ducks General Manager Bob Murray said in a press release. "This is a historic day for the Perry family and the entire Anaheim Ducks organization. Corey deserves this terrific honor following a season that defines what the Hart Trophy is all about."

Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks finished a distant second in the voting.