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Edmonton Oilers' forward Corey Perry has something in common with Zack Kassian.

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian has come out of retirement. He is continuing his playing career overseas with Czech Extraliga's HC Sparta Praha.

EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 6-5 overtime decision to the Boston Bruins. It was a back and forth game all night - filled with goals and mediocre goaltending from both teams.

Warren Foegele put the team on his back offensively. He scored two goals in 18:54 of total time on ice. He wasn't the only bright spot on this team however.

Corey Perry had himself a game as well. In 11:42 he was able to will the Oilers back into the game and score a goal in the third period - as part of their comeback.

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It was such a unique effort - but that is the second time Perry has had a goal and a fight in the same game. He isn't the only Oilers player to ever do this. The last Oilers player to achieve this was Zack Kassian back in the 2018-19 season.

While the two players share a lot of characteristics - grit, tenacity and an ability to be a great pest to the opposition. Perry has a longer track record of being a top six forward in the NHL.

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